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Peru — silhouette, capital and facts
Peru is in South America and its capital is Lima. With about 33 million people and 1,285,216 km², it ranks 19th in area and 44th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Peru, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Lima
- Continent
- South America
- Population
- about 33 million
- Area
- 1,285,216 km²
- Language
- Spanish and Quechua
- Currency
- Sol
- Flag colors
- red, white
Borders
Peru shares a land border with 5 countries: Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia.
Fun facts about Peru
- Machu Picchu, a fifteenth-century Inca citadel, sits at about 2,400 meters of elevation in the Andes.
- Lake Titicaca, shared with Bolivia, is among the highest navigable lakes in the world.
- Peru grows thousands of potato varieties, a plant domesticated in the Andes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Peru?
The capital of Peru is Lima.
Which continent is Peru in?
Peru is in South America.
Which countries border Peru?
Peru shares a land border with 5 countries: Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Peru?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Peru is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Peru?
Machu Picchu, a fifteenth-century Inca citadel, sits at about 2,400 meters of elevation in the Andes. Lake Titicaca, shared with Bolivia, is among the highest navigable lakes in the world. Peru grows thousands of potato varieties, a plant domesticated in the Andes.
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