CHAPTER VIII

THE REGIONS AND THEIR RESOURCES

Topography a Key to Economic Resources--Coast, Sierra, and Montaña--Cotton in the Coast Zone--Piura’s High Quality--Lima and Pisco Product--Prices--Increase Probable--Sugar-cane as a Staple--Probability of Growth--Rice as an Export and an Import--Irrigation Prospects--Mines in the Sierra--Geographical Distribution of the Deposits--Live-stock on the High Plains--Rubber in the Forest Region--Iquitos on the Amazon a Smart Port--Government Regulations for the Gum Industry 123