Peru
Republic of Peru
Region
Americas • South America
Capital
Lima
The flag of Peru is composed of three equal vertical bands of red, white and red, with the national emblem centered in the white band.
About Peru
Peru is a country located in Americas, specifically in the South America region. Its capital city is Lima. With a population of 32,971,846, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 1,285,216 km², making it one of the largest country in terms of land area. With a population density of 25.65 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.
The official languages of Peru include Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.
The currency used in Peru is the Peruvian sol (S/ ), .
Peru is a member of the United Nations.
In Peru, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC-05:00 time zone.
Peru shares its borders with 5 countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador.
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Quick Facts
- Capital: Lima
- Continent: South America
- Native Name: Piruw
- Demonym: Peruvian
- Top Level Domain: .pe
- Calling Code: +51
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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