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Peru

Piruw

South America, Americas

AymaraQuechuaSpanish

Peru (Piruw) is a country in South America, South America. With a population of 34,350,244 and an area of 1,285,216 km², the capital city is Lima. The official languages are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. The national currency is the Peruvian sol (S/ PEN).

Quick Facts

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Lima
Capital
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34,350,244
Population
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1,285,216 km²
Area
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S/ PEN
Currency
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+51
Dial Code
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.pe
TLD

Economy

Peru has a GDP per capita of $8,452, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$8,452
GNI per Capita$7,500

Geography

Peru is located in South America at coordinates 10.00°S, 76.00°W. It shares borders with 5 countries. The highest point is Huascarán at 6,768 m.

ContinentSouth America
Coordinates10.00°S, 76.00°W
🏔️ Highest PointHuascarán
6,768 m
🏞️ Longest RiverAmazon
6,400 km
TimezonesUTC-05:00

UNESCO World Heritage

Peru is home to 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.

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3

World Heritage Sites

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Peru, including Estadio Universidad San Marcos with a capacity of 67,469 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumEstadio Universidad San Marcos
67,469 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Peru

What is the capital of Peru?
The capital of Peru is Lima.
What is the population of Peru?
Peru has a population of approximately 34,350,244 people.
What currency does Peru use?
Peru uses the Peruvian sol (S/ PEN).
What languages are spoken in Peru?
The official languages of Peru are Aymara, Quechua, Spanish.
What is the area of Peru?
Peru covers a total area of 1,285,216 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Peru?
The GDP per capita of Peru is approximately $8,452.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Peru have?
Peru has 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)