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🇵🇪 Peru

Republic of Peru · South America

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Key facts

CapitalLima
Population32.0 million
Area1,285,216 km² (496,224 mi²)
Official language(s)Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
CurrencyPeruvian sol (S/.)
RegionAmericas
SubregionSouth America
ContinentSouth America
DemonymPeruvian
Calling code+51
Time zoneAmerica/Lima

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