country guide
Peru Country Guide
Name
Peru
Full Name
Republic of Peru
- Peru really does offer something for everyone. Located on the west side of South America it has part of the Andes mountain range running next to it as well as the Amazon rainforest.
Taking a holiday in Peru can be a real adventure whether you are looking to explore the ancient Inca civilization by trekking the Inca trail to marvel at Machu Pichu, gaze at the breathtaking landscapes, take a trip to Lake Titicaca the worlds highest lake or simply relax on a beach.
It's all possible in Peru and few can say they've seen it all until they've visited this spectacular country.
Capital
Lima
Largest City
Lima
Population
29,180,900
Area
1,285,220 km2
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Religion
Catholic
Time Zone
PET (UTC-5)
Currency
Nuevo Sol
Dialing Code
51
Internet Domain
.pe