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Peruvian flag |
| Country |
Peru |
| Capital |
Lima |
| Location |
Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador |
| Size |
1,285,220 sq km |
| Terrain |
western coastal plain (costa), high and rugged Andes in center (sierra), eastern lowland jungle of Amazon Basin (selva) |
| Climate |
varies from tropical in east to dry desert in west; temperate to frigid in Andes |
| Languages |
Spanish (official), Quechua (official), Aymara |
| Nationality |
noun: Peruvian(s)
adjective: Peruvian |
| Religion |
Roman Catholic 90% |
| Currency |
nuevo sol (PEN) |
| Exports |
fish and fish products, gold, copper, zinc, crude petroleum and byproducts, lead, coffee, sugar, cotton |
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