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| Official Name |
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Republica del Perú (Republic of Peru) |
| Languages |
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Spanish, Quechua, Aymará (all official) |
| Country Population |
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27,483,000 |
| Capital City |
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Lima
(population 7,900,000) |
| Land Area |
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494,000 square miles (three times the
size of California) |
| Currency |
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New Sol (1 new sol = 28 cents) |
| Fun Facts |
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A number of Japanese people settled in
Peru. From 1990 to 2000 the President of Peru was Alberto Fujimoro. |
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Peru was the location of the Inca
Empire. |
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In the center of the flag is the coat of
arms for Peru which includes the
llama. |
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