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Problems resulting from misinterpretations of natural resources and natural hazards in tropical countries. The example of Peru

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Natural resources in a tropical country like Peru are often overestimated. Peru is characterized by a wide range of regional differences, varied physical settings, and numerous natural hazards. Some climatical and hydrological conditions are examined and the factors causing instability in agricultural and nonagricultural production are discussed. Natural resources must be evaluated in the framework of internal political, social, and economic circumstances. Several points are recommended to foster economic development when considering the constraints of the physical environment.

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Mikus, W. Problems resulting from misinterpretations of natural resources and natural hazards in tropical countries. The example of Peru. GeoJournal 11, 103–109 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00572943

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