With a surface area of 1.29m sq km and 2414 km of coastline, Peru is the third-largest country in South America. It has a population of 28.2m, 30.2% of which is under the age of 14. While there is no official religion, the majority of Peruvians are Christian, and the Catholic Church plays an important role in the country’s culture.
Unlike many emerging markets, the cities of South Africa are not littered with the skeletons of half-finished high-rise towers. The 2010 FIFA football World Cup ensured that, despite the global financial crisis, buildings – particularly hotels – were finished on time and put to use. However, while much demand was created by the football tournament,...
Post-World Cup inertia still lingers in South Africa. While the FIFA event was seen as an overwhelming success by organisers and the domestic tourism body, the country has, thus far, been unable to replicate or sustain the level of visitors the international football tournament brought to the country. The industry has not been helped by the global...
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Sport has a rich history in Africa, ranging from chariot racing in ancient Egypt to Bambara wrestling in Mali, to the pirogue-racing contests of the Great Lakes. Modern South Africa is no different. Rugby, cricket and football have all developed passionate followings in the country, which in turn has fostered immense commercial opportunities. This...
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