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# Peru

From [All 9 Countries That Start with P](https://listium.com/@TriviaKings/73087/all-9-countries-that-start-with-p)  
By [Trivia Kings (@TriviaKings)](https://listium.com/@TriviaKings)

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Published 10 August 2022 · Updated 10 August 2022

Category: hobbies & interests

- Continent: South America
- Flag: ![Flag](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/mp8py0n2sfedlauakbd3.png)
- Capital city: Lima
- Comments on the Capital: Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 on the Catholic holiday of Epiphany, when the Three Kings visited the baby Jesus, and was therefore known as Ciudad de los Reyes or City of the Kings.
- Population: 32,971,846
- Area (km²): 1,285,216.00
- Area (sq mi): 496,225.00
- Currency: Sol
- Calling code: 51