Economy

This section provides an overview of Egypt’s geography, history, government, foreign relations, population and language, as well as a discussion of the most recent elections and some of the more prominent socioeconomic issues. The chapter includes a viewpoint from President Mohamed Morsy, along with interviews from William Hague, UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs; and...

Together with local chef Gaston Acurio, OBG takes a look at Peruvian cuisine and its importance in the country’s culture. The Guide also contains an overview of the country’s best hotels and resorts, as well as contact information for local government offices and services and a number of useful tips for first-time visitors.

A dynamic emerging market, Peru has enjoyed a decade of sustained economic growth driven principally by its export-oriented extractive industries, with exports reaching a record $46.3bn in 2011. Even in spite of the global economic crisis, Peru posted positive growth of 0.8% in 2009 and rebounded impressively with 8.8% growth in 2010. The government has begun putting a greater focus on social...

This chapter provides an overview of Peru’s geography, government, population, religion and climate, among other characteristics. It also features analyses on recent economic policies, social inequality and relations with China. The section also includes interviews with President Ollanta Moisés Humala Tasso; Juan Manuel Santos, President of Colombia; and Rafael Roncagliolo, Minister of Foreign...