What is the Capital of Peru?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Peru is Lima. Peru is located in South America, South America, with a population of 34,350,244. The official currency is the Peruvian sol and the primary language spoken is Spanish.
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Lima at a glance
| Capital city | Lima |
|---|---|
| Country | Peru (Republic of Peru) |
| Region | South America, South America |
| Country population | 34,350,244 (43rd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC-05:00 |
| Currency | Peruvian sol (PEN) |
| Calling code | +51 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Peru
- Sucre, capital of Bolivia
- Brasília, capital of Brazil
- Santiago, capital of Chile
- Bogotá, capital of Colombia
- Quito, capital of Ecuador
Peru in context
- Peru covers 1,285,216 km², making it the 19th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 27 people per km² ranks 157th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador.
- With 34,350,244 people, Peru holds about 7.9% of the population of South America.
- With 3 official languages, Peru has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Peru is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Peru — FAQ
What is the capital of Peru?
The capital of Peru is Lima.
Is Lima the largest city in Peru?
Yes — Lima is both the capital and the largest city of Peru.
What country is Lima in?
Lima is the capital city of Peru.
What continent is Lima in?
Lima, the capital of Peru, is located in South America.
Is Lima the capital of Peru?
Yes — Lima is the capital of Peru (official name: Republic of Peru).
Lima is the capital of which country?
Lima is the capital of Peru, in South America.
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