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The Santa Rosa Cemetery in El Callao, near Lima, is a unique place where the living and the dead coexist. Established in 1912, it has become a refuge for 2,000 families living among the graves. Known as the cemetery of the poor, it offers affordable burial options compared to private cemeteries. However, due to health risks, authorities have recently closed it. Many cemeteries in Lima and El Callao operate informally, with only 18 out of 50 being legal. These informal cemeteries are often located in poor, peripheral areas.

What is unique about the Santa Rosa Cemetery's location?

• It is surrounded by informal settlements.

• It is located in the center of Lima.

• It is exclusively for wealthy families.

• It is the largest cemetery in Peru.

Why is Santa Rosa Cemetery considered the cemetery of the poor?

• It is located in a wealthy neighborhood.

• It offers free burial services.

• It is the oldest cemetery in the region.

• It provides affordable burial options for low-income families.

What action did authorities take regarding the Santa Rosa Cemetery?

• They increased the burial fees.

• They expanded it to accommodate more graves.

• They closed it due to health concerns.

• They declared it a national heritage site.

How many cemeteries in Lima and El Callao are legal?

• 50

• 18

• None of them

• All of them

What is a common characteristic of informal cemeteries in Lima and El Callao?

• They are all newly established.

• They are exclusively for military personnel.

• They are situated in peripheral areas.

• They are located in the city center.