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Peru flag

Country Code

PE, PER (ISO 3166-1)

Category

South America

Population

32,971,854

Capital

Lima

Area

1,285,216 km²

Currency

S/, PEN

Calling Code

+51

Official Name

Republic of Peru

Subregion

South America

Languages

Aymara, Spanish, Quechua

Top Level Domain

.pe

Driving Side

Drive on the right

UN Status

UN Member

Highest Point

6 768 m, 22 205 ft

Lowest Point

0 m, 0 ft

International Organization Membership

United Nations

GDP Per Capita

2018

Peru Flag Meaning

Red, white, and red vertical stripes with the national coat of arms in the center. Red symbolizes the blood of patriots and sacrifices made for independence, white symbolizes purity and peace. The coat of arms features a vicuña representing the animal kingdom, a cinchona tree representing the plant kingdom, and a cornucopia representing mineral wealth.

Peru Flag Colors

#D91023

Red (#D91023) - symbolizes the blood of patriots and sacrifices made for independence

#FFFFFF

White (#FFFFFF) - symbolizes purity, peace, and justice

Frequently asked questions

What colors are on the Peru flag?
The Peru flag uses these colors: #D91023, #FFFFFF.
What is the country code for Peru?
Peru uses the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code PE.
What is the capital of Peru?
The capital of Peru is Lima.
Which continent is Peru in?
Peru is located in South America.

Peru Capital

Lima - Capital of Peru

Lima - Capital of Peru