Peru 🇵🇪
Peru 🇵🇪: capital Lima, population 34 million, located in South America. Currency: Peruvian Sol (S/). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Lima
- Population: 34 million
- Continent: South America
- Language: Spanish
- Currency: Peruvian Sol (S/)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Peru
- Area: 1,285,216 km² (496,224 sq mi)
- Region: South America
- Has a coastline
- People: Peruvian
- Internet domain: .pe
Fun Facts About Peru
- Home to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
- Has over 3,000 varieties of potatoes.
- The Nazca Lines here are giant drawings visible only from the air.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peru known for?
Peru is known for several things — Home to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World; Has over 3,000 varieties of potatoes; The Nazca Lines here are giant drawings visible only from the air.
How big is Peru?
Peru covers about 1,285,216 square kilometers (496,224 square miles), in the South America region.
Is Peru landlocked?
No. Peru has a coastline and shares land borders with 5 neighboring countries.
What are people from Peru called?
People from Peru are called Peruvian.
What is the capital of Peru?
The capital of Peru is Lima.
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