Peru is a coastal country in South America with a population of 33.0M and an area of 1,285,216 km². Its capital is Lima, Spanish is the official language, and it is a republic. Peru shares borders with 5 countries.
Key facts
ContinentSouth America
CapitalLima
Population33.0M
Area1,285,216 km²
LanguageSpanish
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyPeruvian Sol
GDP/capita$6600
Independence1821
Geography
Has coastlineHas desertMountains above 3,000 mActive volcanoesRainforestLarge lake (> 1,000 km²)
Oceans / SeasPacific
RiversAmazon
MountainsAndes
DesertsAtacama Desert
BordersEcuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile
History & Culture
Colonised by Spain
WondersMachu Picchu
Economy & Resources
AgricultureCoffee, Maize, Rice, Cotton
MineralsCopper, Gold, Iron ore, Lithium
EnergyHydropower, Oil, Natural gas
🎯 How to identify Peru in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Peru efficiently:
Is the country located in South America?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
Is the country crossed by the Amazon river?
✅ Yes
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