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South America
Republic of Peru
🗺️ Lima, Peru
Capital city
📍 -12.0464°, -77.0428°View larger map →
📍 Essential Info
CapitalLima
TimezoneUTC-5 (same time as Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Population32.8M
Governmentpresidential republic
🔌 Practical Info
Driving SideRight
Electrical PlugsType A, B, C (220V)
Internet Code.pe
Internet Users80%
GDP per Capita$15,700
🌍 Geography
LocationWestern South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador
Size Comparisonalmost twice the size of Texas; slightly smaller than Alaska
Climatevaries from tropical in east to dry desert in west; temperate to frigid in Andes
Terrainwestern coastal plain (costa), high and rugged Andes in center (sierra), eastern lowland jungle of Amazon Basin (selva)
👥 People & Culture
Ethnic GroupsMestizo (mixed Indigenous and White) 60.2%, Indigenous 25.8%, White 5.9%, African descent 3.6%, other (includes Chinese and Japanese descent) 1.2%, un...
ReligionsCatholic 76%, Evangelical Christian 15.7%, no religion 5.1%, other religions 3.2% (2017 est.)
Median Age30.4 years
Life Expectancy68.9 years
National HolidayIndependence Day, 28-29 July (1821)
🎎 Cultural Tips
Greetings
A single kiss on the right cheek is common for greetings. Handshakes are used in business. Always greet the eldest person first.
Dining
Peruvian cuisine is world-renowned. Try ceviche for lunch (never dinner). It's polite to try everything offered. Meals are social events.
Key Phrases
Hello: HolaThank you: GraciasPlease: Por favorHow much?: ¿Cuánto cuesta?Delicious!: ¡Qué rico!
Destinations in Peru
Data sourced from the CIA World Factbook