Peru
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Peru. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- South America · South America
- Capital
- Lima
- Coordinates of the capital
- 12.05° S, 77.04° W
- Area
- 1,285,216 km²
- Official languages
- Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
- Currency
- Peruvian Sol
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- PE
On the map
This country is located in South America, in the region "South America". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 5 countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador.
Its capital is Lima. Its area is about 1,285,216 km². By area, this country ranks 19 out of 193 in the world and 3 out of 12 in South America. Official languages: Aymara, Quechua, Spanish. Currency: Peruvian Sol.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Sucre (Bolivia), Brasília (Brazil), Santiago (Chile), Bogotá (Colombia), Quito (Ecuador).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- Peru: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Lima.
- Peru: which countries does it border?
- This country shares land borders with 5 countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador.
- Peru: what are the official languages?
- Official languages: Aymara, Quechua, Spanish.
- Peru: what is the currency?
- Currency: Peruvian Sol.
- Peru: what is the area?
- Its area is about 1,285,216 km². By area, this country ranks 19 out of 193 in the world and 3 out of 12 in South America.
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