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National University of San Agustín

university, Arequipa, Peru
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The National University of San Agustín is an educational institution located in Arequipa, Peru. Founded in 1828, it is situated in the Chili River valley of the Andes Mountains, at an elevation of over 7,550 feet above sea level. Arequipa itself is known as the "White City" due to its buildings constructed from local white volcanic stone. The university is one of the city's educational centers, alongside the Catholic University of Santa María. Arequipa is a significant commercial, political, and military hub for southern Peru and a popular tourist destination.1

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  1. Main National University of San Marcos of Lima
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