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This article is about the country Peru. For other meanings, see Peru (disambiguation)
Peru is a country of western South America, bordering the south Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador.
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| National motto: Xxxxx | |||||
| Official languages | Spanish, Quechua, and Aymara | ||||
| Capital | Lima | ||||
| President | Alejandro Toledo | ||||
| Area - Total - % water | Ranked 19th 1,285,220 km² 0.4% | ||||
| Population
- Density | Ranked 38th
22/km² | ||||
| Independence
- Recognised | (Event Xxxx)
(Year) | ||||
| Currency | Nuevo sol (S/.) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC -5 (EST) | ||||
| National anthem | Somos libres, seámoslo siempre | ||||
| Internet TLD | .PE | ||||
| Calling Code | 51 | ||||
History
Main article: History of Peru
Politics
Main article: Politics of Peru
The current president is Alejandro Toledo, leader of Peru Possible. This governing party is with 45 seats the largest in the 120 seat parliament.
The second and third largest parties are in opposition; respectively Partido Aprista Peruano (short: Apra, 28 seats) and Lourdes Flores Nano led Unidad Nacional (17 seats).
(Subdivisions)
Main article: (Subdivisions) of Peru
Geography
Main article: Geography of Peru
Economy
Main article: Economy of Peru
Demographics
Main article: Demographics of Peru
Culture
Main article: Culture of Peru
| Date | English Name | Local Name | Remarks |
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International rankings
- world-wide press freedom index Rank 36 out of 139 countries (2 way tie)
Miscellaneous topics
- Communications in Peru
- Transportation in Peru
- Military of Peru
- Foreign relations of Peru
- List of famous Peruvians
External Links
- CountryGuide:: Peru --editor-maintained directory focused on travel, vacations, relocation, or retirement research.