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Trujillo
, city (1993 pop. 256,744),
capital of La Libertad
dept., NW Peru, in a
fertile oasis of the
coastal desert. A thriving
commercial and industrial
center, Trujillo processes
sugarcane and rice and
produces textiles, leather
goods, and food products.
Founded in 1536, the
city played a significant
role in the struggle
against Spanish rule.
It declared its independence
in 1820, served as provisional
capital of Peru in 1825,
and was the main headquarters
for Simón Bolívar.
Points of interest include
the remains of a wall
built in 1617 to defend
against English pirates
and the Univ. of La
Libertad. The pre-Inca
ruins of Chan Chan are
nearby. flowers trujilo peru
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