Peru at a Glance

Country: Republic of Peru
Government: Constitutional republic
Population: 29,546,963
Area: 1,285,216 km²; slightly smaller than Alaska
Terrain: western coastal plain, high and rugged Andes in center, eastern lowland jungle of Amazon Basin
Major language(s): Spanish (official), Quechua (official), Aymara, Amazonian languages
Major religion(s): Roman Catholic (81.3%), Evangelical (12.5%)
Capital & population: Lima; 8.4 million (metropolitan area)
Monetary unit: PEN (Peruvian Nuevo Sols)