Peru
Peru is in Americas. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.
Borders: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador
- Capital
- Lima
- Region
- Americas
- Subregion
- Südamerika
- Area
- 1,285,216 km²
- Population
- 34,576,665
- Languages
- Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
Did you know?
- History
Machu Picchu remained hidden from the Spanish conquerors and only became internationally known in 1911.
- History
The Inca administered their empire with quipus — knotted cords instead of writing.
- Economy
Over 3,000 potato varieties grow in Peru; the tuber originated in the Andes.
- Culture
The Nazca Lines are so large that their figures become recognisable only from the air.
- Geography
Lake Titicaca is the world’s highest commercially navigable lake.