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Puno
The department of Puno is located in the southeast area of Peru. In the shores of Titicaca Lake and over 12 555 feet above sea level. It has an uneven topography with the majority of cities located in the high areas of the sierra. It has 27 947 Sq miles and a population of a million of inhabitants.
Among the most important cities are: Juliaca, Azángaro, Huancané, Lampa and Yunguyo. The amazing Titicaca Lake which is the most navigable lake of the entire world with an area of 8,560 km2 and a maximum depth of 745 feet, the transparency of its waters is remarkable.
There are 36 islands and the most important are Taquile and Amantani.