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This article is about the country Peru. For other meanings, see Peru (disambiguation)

Peru is a country of western South America, bordering the south Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador.

Republica del Peru

	coat of arms
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National motto: Xxxxx

Official languages

Spanish, Quechua, and Aymara

Capital

Lima

President

Alejandro Toledo

Area
- Total
- % water

Ranked 19th
1,285,220 km²
0.4%

Population
- Total (2002)
- Density

Ranked 38th
27,949,639
22/km²

Independence
- Declared
- Recognised

(Event Xxxx)
July 28, 1821
(Year)

Currency

Nuevo sol (S/.)

Time zone

UTC -5 (EST)

National anthem

Somos libres, seámoslo siempre[?]

Internet TLD

.PE

Calling Code

Table of contents

1 History

5 Economy

7 Culture

8 International rankings

9 Miscellaneous topics

History

Main article: History of Peru

Politics

Main article: Politics of Peru

The current president is Alejandro Toledo, leader of Peru Possible[?]. This governing party is with 45 seats the largest in the 120 seat parliament.

The second and third largest parties are in opposition; respectively Partido Aprista Peruano (short: Apra, 28 seats) and Lourdes Flores Nano[?] led Unidad Nacional[?] (17 seats).

(Subdivisions)

Main article: (Subdivisions) of Peru[?]

Geography

Main article: Geography of Peru

Economy

Main article: Economy of Peru

Demographics

Main article: Demographics of Peru

Culture

Main article: Culture of Peru

**Holidays**
Date	English Name	Local Name	Remarks

International rankings

world-wide press freedom index (http://www.rsf.fr/article.php3?id_article=4116) Rank 36 out of 139 countries (2 way tie)

Miscellaneous topics

Countries of the world | South America