Peru
Peru is a country in South America (South America). Its capital is Lima. It has about 34,576,665 inhabitants (48th of 194 by population) and covers 1,285,216 km² (19th of 195 by area).
Quick facts
| Capital | Lima |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Region | South America |
| Population | 34,576,665 (2025) |
| Area | 1,285,216 km² |
| Currencies | Peruvian sol (S/.) |
| Languages | Aymara, Quechua, Spanish |
| Demonym | Peruvian |
| Borders | Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador |
Sources: world-countries (mledoze/countries) · flag-icons · Wikidata (P36 capital) · World Bank, SP.POP.TOTL. Last verified: 2026-10-09. Details and licenses