Peru: flag, capital and facts
Peru is a country in South America (South America). Its capital is Lima. Population — 34,217,848. Area — 1,285,216 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Peru
Three vertical bands: red, white, red.
The capital of Peru — Lima
Lima is the capital of Peru. Lima sounds almost like 'lime' — easy to picture.
Facts about Peru
- Official name
- Republic of Peru
- Capital
- Lima
- Continent
- South America
- Region
- South America
- Population
- 34,217,848
- Area
- 1,285,216 km²
- Currency
- PEN (S/.)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- -10°, -76°
How to remember the name
The namePeru — home of the Inca and the lost city of Machu Picchu.
Did you know?
The potato comes from Peru, where thousands of kinds still grow.
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