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Surface: The total land area is around
1,280,000 sq km.
Population: The
population of Peru is around 28,674,757. Amerindians
comprise 45% of the population; Mestizos, 37%;
Europeans, 15%.
System of
government: Peru has a constitutional
republican government.
Capital:
Lima, with a population of around 7,819,436 inhabitants,
is the capital of
Peru.
Religion: A majority of
the population are Roman Catholics. Adventists and other
Christian groups are also
present.
Official Language:
Spanish and Quechua are the official languages.
Government: Peru has a
constitutional republican government.
Climate: The climate in Peru
varies from tropical in the east to dry, desert type in
the west.
Units of measure and
electricity: Peru follows the metric system of
measurement and the official electricity unit is 220V,
60 Hz.
Time Zone: The standard
time is GMT – 5.
Currency:
Nuevo Sol (PEN).
Travel documents
required: Passports are necessary for travel to
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Mineral resources and coastal waters provide Peru
with great money-making opportunities.
Exports are the main source of income.
The country exports metals, petroleum products, coffee,
potatoes, asparagus, textiles, and live animals. It
imports petroleum products, plastics, machinery,
vehicles, iron and steel; wheat, and paper. The average cost of living in is not very high.
Travel and accommodation are easily available. However,
medical care is quite expensive.
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