What continent is Peru in?

Peru is in South America, specifically the South America subregion.

What is the population of Peru?

Peru has a population of roughly 31,989,256 people, across a land area of 1,285,216 km².

What language is spoken in Peru?

The main languages of Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.

Which countries border Peru?

Peru shares a land border with 5 countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador.

Peru

Republic of Peru

Peru is a country in South America, South America. Its capital is Lima, home to roughly 31,989,256 people across 1,285,216 km² of land.

Where is Peru?

Peru is in South America, South America, bordering Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital: Lima
Continent: South America
Subregion: South America
Population: 31,989,256
Land area: 1,285,216 km²
ISO codes: PE / PER
Languages: Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Coastline: Has a coastline
Currency: Peruvian sol (PEN)
Calling code: +51
Internet domain: .pe

How Peru compares

Peru ranks 43rd of 194 countries on this site by population and 19th by land area — roughly 0.4% of their combined population. In South America it ranks 4th of 12 by population and 3rd by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 5 other countries.

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Flag of Peru: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Peru flag breaks down as 66.6% red and 33.4% white.

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

Machu Picchu clings to an Andean ridge, a royal estate the Inca built without mortar between stones.
Nazca Lines — giant geoglyphs of animals and figures — were etched into desert floors centuries ago.
Peru's Amazon region near Iquitos is reachable only by river or air — no roads connect it to the coast.
Ceviche, marinated in lime and chili, is Peru's coastal gift to world cuisine.
The floating reed islands of Lake Titicaca are home to Uros communities who rebuild their homes by hand.

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Peru: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Peru?: The capital of Peru is Lima.
What continent is Peru in?: Peru is in South America, specifically the South America subregion.
What is the population of Peru?: Peru has a population of roughly 31,989,256 people, across a land area of 1,285,216 km².
What language is spoken in Peru?: The main languages of Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.
Which countries border Peru?: Peru shares a land border with 5 countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador.

Practice with geography games

Studying Peru is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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