Peru flag
The flag of Peru was founded on February, 25, 1825
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Description of Peruvian flag: three equal, vertical bands of red (hoist side), white, and red with the coat of arms centered in the white band; the coat of arms features a shield bearing a vicuna, cinchona tree (the source of quinine), and a yellow cornucopia spilling out gold coins, all framed by a green wreath
Country name:
long form: Republic of Peru
short form: Peru
Location of Peru:Western South America
Peru borders with:
the South Pacific Ocean
The capital of Peru: Lima
Time difference: UTC-5
Area: 1,285,220 sq km
Population: 29,5474,000
Nationality: Peruvian
Official language: Spanish, Quechua
Government type: constitutional republic
Chief of state: President
Currency: nuevo sol (PEN)
Internet-domain: .pe