Peru
Peru is a country in South America with a population of 33,845,616. Its capital is Lima and the currency is the PEN. GDP per capita is around $7,000, the main language is Spanish.
Key facts
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Where is Peru?
In South America. Drag, zoom or click a neighbour.
Population & life expectancy
From 1,271,000 in 1800 to 33,845,616 in 2023
From 46 yrs in 1950 to 77.7 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- Hello Hola
- Good morning Buenos días
- Good day Buenas tardes
- Good evening Buenas noches
- Good night Buenas noches
- Thank you Gracias
- Please Por favor
- Excuse me Perdóname
- Sorry Lo siento
- 1 Uno
- 2 Dos
- 3 Tres
- 4 Cuatro
- 5 Cinco
- 6 Seis
- 7 Siete
- 8 Ocho
- 9 Nueve
- 10 Diez
Bordering countries
Frequently asked questions
What country is PE?
PE is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Peru, a country in South America with its capital at Lima.
What language do they speak in Peru?
The main language spoken in Peru is Spanish (Español). Spanish for "hello" is "Hola".
What is the capital of Peru?
The capital of Peru is Lima.
What is the country calling code for Peru?
The international dialling code for Peru is +51. Its two-letter country code is PE.
What currency is used in Peru?
Peru uses the PEN, currency code PEN.
What is the population of Peru?
Peru has a population of about 33,845,616 people across 1,285,216 km².