Home / Countries / Peru Peru is a country in South America. Its capital city is Lima. It has a population of around 31,989,256 people. The main language is Aymara and the official currency is the Peruvian sol. It shares land borders with 5 countries.
Peru is a country in South America. Its capital is Lima. It has a population of 31,989,256, bordering 5 countries. The official language is Aymara. The official currency is the Peruvian sol. Where is Peru?
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Peru at a glance
Capital Lima
Population 32.0M
Currency Peruvian sol
Language Aymara
Continent South America
Coastline Yes The flag of Peru This is the national flag of Peru. Learn to spot it in a timed challenge — see a flag, pick the country, beat the clock.
Play Guess the Flag → Frequently asked questions about Peru What is the capital of Peru? The capital of Peru is Lima.
What continent is Peru in? Peru is located in South America.
What is the population of Peru? Peru has a population of approximately 31,989,256 people.
What is the currency of Peru? The official currency of Peru is the Peruvian sol.
What language is spoken in Peru? The main language spoken in Peru is Aymara.
What is the flag of Peru? Peru's national flag is shown on this page. You can see the flag design and test your recognition in the DodoThinks flag quiz.
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