Key Facts about Peru

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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. 
• Capital City: Lima

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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. 
• 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