| Latitude and Longitude |
9º 00' S, 75º 00' W |
| Area |
1285000 km2 |
| Capital |
Lima |
| Time Zone |
UTC-5 |
| Official Name |
Republic of Peru |
| Currency |
Nuevo Sol (PEN) |
| Government |
Constitutional Republic |
| Legislature |
Unicameral |
| Population |
29180900 |
| Independence Date |
07/28/21 |
| International Dialing Code |
51 |
| ISO Code alpha-3 |
PE |
| ISO Code alpha-2 |
PER |
| GDP per Capita (PPP) |
$7,600.00 |
| Climate Type |
Tropical, Arid, Semi-arid and Temperate |
| Major Language(s) |
Aguaruno, Aymara, Campa, Quechua (official), Spanish (official) |
| Major Ethnic Groups |
Amerindian, Mestizo, White |
| Major Religious Groups |
Christian (Roman Catholic) |
| Administrative Divisions |
25 Regions (regiones) and 1 Province (Provincia) |
| Neighbouring Countries |
Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador |
| Major Industries |
Agriculture, Mining, Metallurgy, Petroleum, Natural Gas, Fisheries and related industries, Textile and apparel, Food Processing, Paper, Chemical, Iron and Steel |
| Natural Resources |
Coal, Copper, Gold, Iron ore, Phosphate, Silver, Natural Gas, Hydelpower |
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