I·qui·tos ( -k  t s, -k-) A city of northeast Peru on the Amazon River northeast of Lima. It grew after a boom in wild rubber in the early 20th century. Population: 439,000. |
Iquitos (Spanish) [iˈkitɔs]
n
(Placename) an inland port in NE Peru, on the Amazon 3703 km (2300 miles) from the Atlantic: head of navigation for large steamers. Pop.: 334 613 (1998 est.)
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