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Peru is one of the world's greatest centres of ancient civilization. Prior to the invasion by the Spanish conquistadors, the country's diverse cultures and civilizations, that culminated in the well-known Inca Empire (Tawantinsuyo), were some of the most advanced in the world, and they left behind one of the richest collections of architecture, metallurgy, ceramics, and textiles known to man.
Peru is located in the west central part of South America, and is the 19th largest country in the world. It shares borders to the north with Ecuador, to the south with Chile and Bolivia, and to the east with Columbia and Brazil. Peru's geography, climates, and cultures are diverse due to the natural variation of its regions, which include the coast, the Andes, and the Amazon jungle.
Peru is located in the west central part of South America, and is the 19th largest country in the world. It shares borders to the north with Ecuador, to the south with Chile and Bolivia, and to the east with Columbia and Brazil. Peru's geography, climates, and cultures are diverse due to the natural variation of its regions, which include the coast, the Andes, and the Amazon jungle.
Population: 27,483,000
Geography: 1,285,215 Km2 (494,208 square miles);
Peru is approximately three times the size of California. The highest point is Huascaran at 6,768 meters (4.2 miles) above sea level.
Capital: Lima
Founded January 18, 1535
Population 7,989,000
Currency: New Sol (S/.)
U.S. dollars are accepted in all places of business and are available at most ATMs. Other currencies can be easily exchanged.
Get the latest exchange rates here.
President: Alan Garcia
Languages: Spanish, Quechua and Aymara
