Peru Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Republic of Peru |
| Common Name | Peru – /pəˈɹu/ |
| Nationality | Peruvian(s) – noun, Peruvian – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1821 (from Spain) |
| Administrative Divisions | 25 regions and 1 province |
| Total Population | 32.4 million (#46) with 78.9% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Lima (capital city), Arequipa, Trujillo |
| Major Languages | Spanish (official), Quechua (official), Aymara (official) |
| Electricity Access | 95.6% of total population |
| Internet Access | 71% of total population |
| Currency | Nuevo Sol (PEN) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $421.9 billion – 2021 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $12,500 (#127) – 2021 estimate |
| Total Area | 1,285,216 sq km / 496,225 sq mi (#21) with 0.4% water area |
| Geographic Region | Americas – South America |
| Bordering Countries | Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador |
| Bordering Water Bodies | South Pacific Ocean |
National Anthem: “National Anthem of Peru”