Peru
Peru drops from Pacific desert coast up over the Andes and down into Amazon rainforest, and holds Machu Picchu - the mountaintop city the Inca built and the outside world only rediscovered in 1911.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Three vertical bands of red, white and red, with the national coat of arms centred on the state flag. The arms bear a vicuna, a cinchona tree and a cornucopia for Peru's animal, plant and mineral wealth; the plain red-white-red civil flag carries no emblem.
Peru FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Lima |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 33,726,000 |
| Area | 1,285,216 km² |
| Population density | 26 /km² |
| Currency | Sol (PEN) S/ |
| Official languages | Aymara, Quechua, Spanish |
| Calling code | +51 |
| Internet TLD | .pe |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | PE / PER |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- Machu Picchu, the 15th-century Inca citadel high in the Andes, is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
- The potato was first domesticated here, and Peru still grows thousands of native varieties.
- The Nazca Lines are enormous ancient drawings etched into the desert, best seen from the air.
- Part of the Amazon rainforest lies within its borders, packed with extraordinary wildlife.
- Lake Titicaca, on its border with Bolivia, is the highest large navigable lake in the world.
Peru FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Peru?
The capital of Peru is Lima.
What is the population of Peru?
Peru has a population of about 33,726,000.
What currency does Peru use?
Peru uses the Sol (PEN).
What languages are spoken in Peru?
The official languages of Peru are Aymara, Quechua, Spanish.
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