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Peru

Also Known As Republic of Peru
South America

Peru is a megadiverse country on the Pacific coast of South America, with habitats ranging from the arid plains of its coastal region in the west, through the peaks of the Andes running from its north to its southeast, to the tropical Amazon basin rainforest in the east. It declared independence from Spain on 28 July 1821, becoming the Republic of Peru. Its capital and largest city is Lima. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Capital
Lima 2
Population
34,352,720 2
Population Estimate Year
2023 2
Area (sq km)
1,285,216 2
Independence or Founding Year
1821 2
Declared independence from Spain 28 July 1821.
Classification
Sovereignty Status
UN Member State 1
Peru

Cities

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Associated With

Altiplano, Landforms
Arequipa, Cities
Source Arequipa (Wikipedia)

Arequipa Region is a region of Peru.

Source Arequipa Region (Wikipedia)
Chiclayo, Cities
Source Chiclayo (Wikipedia)

Colca Canyon is in southern Peru.

Source Colca Canyon (Wikipedia)

La Libertad Region is a region of Peru.

Source La Libertad Region (Wikipedia)

Lambayeque Region is a region of Peru.

Source Lambayeque Region (Wikipedia)
Lima, Cities

Lima is the capital of Peru.

Source Lima (Wikipedia)
Source Peru (Wikipedia)
The Andes, Landforms
Source Peru (Wikipedia)
The Andes, Regions
Trujillo, Cities
Source Trujillo (Wikipedia)

Bordered By Water

Lake Titicaca is on the border of Bolivia and Peru.

Source Lake Titicaca (Wikipedia)

Has Capital

Lima, Cities

Lima is the capital of Peru.

Source Lima (Wikipedia)

Rivers Through Territory

Source Amazon River (Wikipedia)
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Sources
1. Member States of the United Nations (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroduction
Quote, Introduction
The United Nations comprise 193 sovereign states and the world's largest intergovernmental organization.
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2. Peru (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Infobox
    Republic of Peru
  • Infobox, Capital
    Lima
  • Infobox, Area
    1,285,216 km2 (496,225 sq mi)
  • Infobox, Population
    2023 estimate: 34,352,720
  • Infobox, Population year
    2023 estimate
  • Infobox, Independence
    Declared: 28 July 1821
  • Lead section
    Peru is a megadiverse country, with habitats ranging from the arid plains of the Pacific coastal region in the west, to the peaks of the Andes mountains extending from the north to the southeast of the country, to the tropical Amazon basin rainforest in the east.
  • On Continent: South America
  • Associated With: The Andes
  • Associated With: The Amazon Basin
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Amazon River (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationRivers Through Territory: The Amazon River, Infobox, Location field
Quote, Rivers Through Territory: The Amazon River, Infobox, Location field
Peru, Colombia, Brazil
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Lima (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationHas Capital: Lima, Lead section, capital fact
Quote, Has Capital: Lima, Lead section, capital fact
Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru, as well as a primate city.
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Arequipa (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Arequipa, Infobox, Country
Quote, Associated With: Arequipa, Infobox, Country
Peru
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Trujillo (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Trujillo, Infobox, Country
Quote, Associated With: Trujillo, Infobox, Country
peru
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Chiclayo (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Chiclayo, Infobox, Country
Quote, Associated With: Chiclayo, Infobox, Country
peru
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Colca Canyon (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Colca Canyon, Lead section
Quote, Associated With: Colca Canyon, Lead section
The Colca Canyon is a canyon of the Colca River in southern Peru, located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) northwest of Arequipa.
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Lake Titicaca (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationBordered By Water: Lake Titicaca, Lead section
Quote, Bordered By Water: Lake Titicaca, Lead section
Lake Titicaca is a large lake in the Andes mountains on the border of Bolivia and Peru.
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