Cusco Region facts for kids
Cusco (also spelled Cuzco) is a special area, called a region, in the country of Peru. It shares borders with several other regions, like Ucayali Region to the north and Madre de Dios to the east. The main city and capital of the Cusco region is also called Cusco. This city was once the very important capital of the ancient Inca Empire.
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Provinces: How Cusco is Divided
The Cusco region is made up of 13 smaller areas called provinces. Think of them like counties or districts within a larger state. Each province has its own main town or city. These provinces help organize the region and its people.
Here are the 13 provinces of Cusco:
- Acomayo (main town: Acomayo)
- Anta (main town: Anta)
- Calca (main town: Calca)
- Canas (main town: Yanaoca)
- Canchis (main town: Sicuani)
- Chumbivilcas (main town: Santo Tomás)
- Cusco (main town: Cusco)
- Espinar (main town: Yauri)
- La Convención (main town: Quillabamba)
- Paruro (main town: Paruro)
- Paucartambo (main town: Paucartambo)
- Quispicanchi (main town: Urcos)
- Urubamba (main town: Urubamba)
Geography: Mountains, Valleys, and Ancient Wonders
The Cusco region is famous for its amazing geography, with high mountains and deep valleys. One important area is the plain of Anta. This flat land is located about 3,000 meters (about 9,840 feet) above sea level. It has some of the best farmland in the region. Farmers here grow special crops that do well in high altitudes. These include potatoes, a type of edible lupin called tarwi, barley, and quinoa.
Cusco is also home to one of the most famous places in the world: Machu Picchu. This ancient Inca city is a true wonder. It sits high in the mountains and attracts visitors from all over the globe. Machu Picchu is a symbol of the incredible history and beauty of the Cusco region.
Images for kids
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Balconies and arcades at the main square in Cusco
See also
In Spanish: Departamento del Cuzco para niños
