Where is Peru?
Peru is a country in South America, bordered by Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador. Its capital is Lima, and it covers 1,285,216 km².
Where is Peru on the map?
Peru is in South America, part of South America. It shares land borders with Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador. The map above shows it highlighted, with its neighbours picked out.
What is the capital of Peru?
The capital of Peru is Lima.
Peru at a glance
| Capital | Lima |
| Continent | South America |
| Region | South America |
| Area | 1,285,216 km² |
| Land borders | 5 |
| Landlocked | No |
| Currency | Peruvian sol |
| Languages | Aymara, Quechua, Spanish |
| Demonym | Peruvian |
| Calling code | +51 |
| Internet domain | .pe |
| ISO code | PE / PER |
Which countries border Peru?
Peru borders 5 countries.
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador