Flag of Peru
The flag of Peru is red and white. It's a country in South America, its capital city is Lima, and its money is the Peruvian Sol.
- Capital
- Lima
- Continent
- South America
- Currency
- Peruvian Sol
- Languages
- Spanish and Quechua
- Famous landmark
- Machu Picchu
Fun fact: Home to the ancient mountain city of Machu Picchu!
Facts about Peru for kids
- Population
- 34.6 million
- Size
- 1,285,216 km²
- Neighbours
- Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador
- Coast
- Yes
- Highest point
- Huascarán (6,768 m)
- Cars drive on the
- Right
- Phone code
- +51
- National anthem
- National Anthem of Peru
- National animal
- Vicuña
- National bird
- Andean cock-of-the-rock
- National flower
- Cantuta
- Most popular sport
- Football
- Famous food
- Ceviche and Lomo saltado
Very varied: It's a big country, so the weather is very different from place to place.
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Test yourself!
Questions about this flag
- What is the capital of Peru?
- The capital of Peru is Lima.
- Which continent is Peru in?
- Peru is in South America.
- What money does Peru use?
- Peru uses the Peruvian Sol.
- What colors are on the flag of Peru?
- The flag of Peru is red and white.
- Does the flag of Peru have a star?
- No, there's no star on the flag of Peru.
- Which flags look like the flag of Peru?
- Flags with similar colors include Austria, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, Georgia, Indonesia.
- How many people live in Peru?
- About 34.6 million people live in Peru.
- What is the national animal of Peru?
- The national animal of Peru: Vicuña.
- What is the national bird of Peru?
- The national bird of Peru: Andean cock-of-the-rock.
- What food is Peru famous for?
- Peru is famous for Ceviche and Lomo saltado.
- What is the weather like in Peru?
- Very varied: It's a big country, so the weather is very different from place to place.
- Which side of the road do cars drive on in Peru?
- In Peru, cars drive on the right.