Peru

Peru is a country in South America, bordered by Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, and Chile, with a coastline on the Pacific Ocean. The capital is Lima. Peruvian culture is a rich tapestry of indigenous influences, particularly the Incas, and Spanish influences, evident in the language (Spanish and various indigenous languages), music, art, traditions, and cuisine, famous for dishes like ceviche and lomo saltado. Peru's economy is based on mining (especially silver, copper, and gold), agriculture, and tourism. The country is known for its extraordinary biodiversity and varied landscapes, which include the Amazon rainforest, the Andes, and the Pacific coastlines. Peru is home to Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and other significant Inca ruins. It has a history of ancient pre-Columbian civilizations and Spanish colonization, with a rich cultural and archaeological heritage. Population of Peru from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 31.9 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 32.5 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 32.9 million inhabitants. Capital (Lima): Population in 2020: About 9.7 million inhabitants in the metropolitan area. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Lima: ~9.7 million Arequipa: ~1.0 million Trujillo: ~800,000 Chiclayo: ~600,000 Piura: ~450,000 Iquitos: ~420,000 Cusco: ~430,000 Chimbote: ~370,000 Huancayo: ~340,000 Tacna: ~320,000 Administrative Divisions: Peru is divided into 25 regions and the Province of Lima, which has the status of a region. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 222,238 million dollars. 2019: About 228,989 million dollars. 2020: About 202,000 million dollars (estimate). Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 6.7%. 2019: About 6.6%. 2020: About 9.6% (estimated). Inflation rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 1.3%. 2019: About 2.1%. 2020: About 2.0% (estimated).