Peru
Everything You Need to Know About Peru
About Peru
Peru gained independence on July 28, 1821. Some major cities in Peru are Lima (the capital), Arequipa, Callao, and Trujillo. The official language of Peru is Spanish.
Where is Peru?
Peru is located in Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador. A few physical features in Peru are the Andes Mountains, coastal plains, and the Amazon Basin.
Political
The currency in Peru is the Peruvian neuvo sol. Peru's government is a Constitutional Republic, lead by president Alberto Fujimori.
Tourism
The scenery is beautiful in Peru, both natural and man made. Visitors can enjoy great hiking areas with amazing scenes and exotic animals at Manu National Park.
Interesting Facts!
In Peru, it's tradition to give friends and family yellow underpants for New Year's Eve.
Peru’s national animal is the vicuña.
3/4 of the world's alpacas come from Peru.