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Recently, the 9th round of India-Peru trade agreement was successfully concluded in Peru.
About Peru
- Location: It is situated just to the south of the Equator in South America.
- It is the third largest country in South America, after Brazil and Argentina.
- Bordering Countries: Ecuador (North), Brazil (East), Bolivia (Southeast) and Chile (South)
- Bordering Ocean: Its western border lies along the Pacific Ocean.Â
- Capital City: Lima
Geographical Features of Peru
- It is characterized by three major regions: the Costa, Sierra, and Amazonia.
- The Costa is an arid coastal strip along the Pacific Ocean.
- The Sierra consists of the Andes Mountains, which run through the center of the country.
- The Andes are divided into three main ranges: the Cordilleras Occidental, Central, and Oriental.Â
- Highest Peak: Mount Huascarán (6,768 m)
- Rivers: Amazon, Ucayali, Madre de Dios
- Lakes: Lake Titicaca (world’s highest navigable lake), which Peru shares with Bolivia.
- Climate: It varies from tropical in east to dry desert in west; temperate to frigid in the Andes.
- Natural Resources: Copper, silver, Gold, Petroleum, timber, Iron ore, coal, Phosphate, potash, natural gas.
Source: PIB
Peru FAQs
Q1: What is the capital of Peru?
Ans: Lima
Q2: What is the currency of Peru?
Ans: Sol
Q3: What is the name of the Peruvian festival celebrated on June 24th?
Ans: Inti Raymi