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🇵🇪 Peru Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Peru is a country in South America, South America. It covers a total area of 1,285,216 km² and has a coastline of 2,414 km. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
South America
geographical region
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Region
South America
sub-region
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Total Area
1,285,216 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
26/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
2,414 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC−5
UTC offset
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Independence
1821
established
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Climate
Highly varied — desert coast, Andes highlands, Amazon jungle
general type

Location and Position

Peru is situated in South America, within the broader continent of South America. The country has a coastline of 2,414 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Peru covers a total area of 1,285,216 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 33.4M across this area, the population density is 26/km². The capital city is Lima.

Climate

The climate of Peru is highly varied — desert coast, andes highlands, amazon jungle. The best time to visit is generally May–October (Machu Picchu), year-round (Amazon), when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Peru

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Ecuador
Quito
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Colombia
Bogotá
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Brazil
Brasília
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Bolivia
Sucre / La Paz
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Chile
Santiago

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Peru located?

Peru is located in South America, South America. The capital city is Lima.

How large is Peru?

Peru has a total area of 1,285,216 km² with a population density of 26/km².

What countries border Peru?

Peru shares land borders with: Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile.

What is the climate of Peru?

The climate of Peru is Highly varied — desert coast, Andes highlands, Amazon jungle. The best time to visit is May–October (Machu Picchu), year-round (Amazon).

What timezone is Peru in?

Peru observes UTC−5 timezone.

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