ADMINISTRATIVE / COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Lima

GEOGRAPHY

Peru is situated in the central western coast of South America. It shares borders with Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Peru has a land area of 1,285,216 km².

DEMOGRAPHY

A population of close to 29 Million. Muslims account for about 0.1% of the population.

CLIMATE

The climate of Peru varies form regons. It is subtropical with little rain fall in the Coasts and the highlands observe a cool-to-cold climate with rainy summers and very dry winters. In the lowlands the the climate is generally hot.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

Spanish is the official language. Quechua and Aymara are widely used as well.

LOCAL TIME

GMT -5 hrs throughout the year

BUSINESS HOURS

General: 9 AM to 6 PM

HOLIDAYS

Independence Day: July 28th
May Day: May 1st
Battle of Angamos: October 8th
Immaculate Conception: December 8th
Christmas: December 25th

CURRENCY

Peruvian nuevo sol

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Police/ Emergencies: 105
Medical/Fire: 116