Peru

Peru Capital: Lima

Peru Dialing code: +51

Peru Airport code: LIM, AQP, PIU, AYP

Peru Continent: South America

Peru Area: 496,225 sq mi (1,285,215 km2)

Peru Currency: Sol

Peru Official Language: Spanish

Peru Population: 34 million (Approx.)

Peru National Day: 28 July

Peru National Animal: vicuña

Peru National Bird: Andean cock-of-the-rock

Peru National Fruit: Lucuma

Peru National Flower: kantuta

Peru National Tree: Cinchona tree

Peru National Sport: Football

Peru Time zone: UTC -5 ( GMT -5)

Peru Driving side: Right side of the road

Peru Flag:

The red represents the blood of those who fought for independence for Peru, the white represents purity and peace.

Culture of Peru:

The majority of Peru has Spanish and Asian influences. Their culture is mixed with African and European cultures. Peru is both rich in culture and poor in some areas. Three religions in Peru are Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam

The people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Mixed with Spanish and Asian influences it attracts visitors. Peru is full of seas.

Must visit places in Peru:

Lima
Cusco
Arequipa
Machu Picchu

Traditional Festivals in Peru:

Inti Raymi
Pisco Sour Day
Cajamarca Carnival

Peru Must-try Foods:

Ceviche
Jalea
Anticuchos
Capchi de Setas

Weather in Peru:

Summer: December – March

Rain: March-June

Winter: June-September

Economics of Peru:

Peru is more dependent on Agriculture. Its GDP is $282 billion (approximately), ranking it 49th in the world. This country has 30% debt. Paraguay's main income source is the Mining industry.

Peru imports Petroleum, Machinery, minerals, and Pharmaceuticals. Its exports are meat, copper, silver, natural gas, agriculture, and alloys.

Peru's export and import partners, China, India, the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Spain, and Canada are also partners.

Sports in Peru:

Football is the most popular and national sport in Peru. Football, Basketball, Volleyball, swimming, and athletics are popular sports in Peru.

Transport in Peru:

How many airports in Peru:

There are 234 airports including international, private, and domestic. Jorge Chávez International Airport is the biggest airport in Peru.

Peru's main public transport modes include buses, airlines, rail, and taxis. These are low-cost ways to get around.

How many countries travel without visas to Peru?

There are 108 countries without visas. It grants 32 e-visas and 34 on-arrival visas. A visa is required for 52 countries.

The passport ranks 35 in the world.

Defense in Peru:

Peru is the safest country in the world. Peruvian Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defense, and the National Police of Peru, there are limited powers of 90,000 (approx...) active duty personnel, and people protecting their country. $3 billion approx. budget of defense. The rank of defense in the world is 53.

Peru Interesting Facts:

Peru is home to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Four percent of the world's freshwater is in Peru.
Salt farming is still practiced the same way as the Incas
13% of the Amazon Rainforest is found in Peru.

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