Cool facts
Three worlds in one. Peru has dry coastal deserts, the high peaks of the Andes mountains, and the lush Amazon rainforest all within its borders.
Lots of neighbors. Peru shares borders with Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, and Chile, plus a long coast on the Pacific Ocean.
Bursting with life. Peru is a 'megadiverse' country, meaning it's packed with an amazing variety of plants and animals.
Capital city. Lima is Peru's capital and largest city, and the country is home to over 32 million people.
Really big. Peru is the 19th largest country in the world and the third largest in South America.