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Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru, and a primate city serving as the country's political, cultural, financial and commercial center. Following Peru's independence in 1821, Lima became the capital of the new republic. It had a city population of 9,600,000 as of 2025.
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Population2025 figure, from Lima's own Wikipedia infobox. Area (sq km) Founding Year18 January 1535 is the date Lima's own Wikipedia infobox gives as its Established date, founded by Francisco Pizarro. Population Estimate Year Cross-Tradition Connections
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Lima is the capital of Peru.
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1. Lima (Wikipedia)
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• City 9,600,000
1. Lima (Wikipedia)
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• City 2,672.3 km2 (1,031.8 sq mi)
1. Lima (Wikipedia)
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12°03′36″S 77°02′15″W
1. Lima (Wikipedia)
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Established 18 January 1535; 491 years ago (1535-01-18)
1. Lima (Wikipedia)
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Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru, as well as a primate city.
1. Lima (Wikipedia)
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Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru, as well as a primate city.
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