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Peru

Perú

Peru is a presidential republic, located in South America. Christianity is the predominant religion. Its capital is Lima. About 34.6 million people live there (2025).

Capital
Lima
Population
34,576,665 (2025)
Region
Americas (South America)
Area
1,285,216 km²
Demonym
Peruvian
Languages
Spanish
Form of Government
Presidential republic
Religion
Christianity (91.7%)
Non-religious (5.1%)
Currency
Peruvian sol (PEN)
GDP
$334.9B (2025)

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