Peru, megadiverse country
Peru is among the seven most diverse countries in the world due to its variety of ecosystems, species, and great cultural traditions.
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Official Name Republic of Peru |
Location It is located in the middle of South America, facing the Pacific Ocean, between parallels 0º.2' and 18º 21'34" south latitude and meridians 68º 39'7" and 81º 20'13" longitude. |
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Capital Lima |
Language Spanish |
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Government Type Democratic Government |
Geographical Organization 24 Regions and 1 Constitutional Province (Callao) |
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Extension 1 285 216 km2 |
Population Total estimated (2023): 34 352 719 inhab. |
39 unique ecosystems
Peru is made up of three natural regions and 39 unique ecosystems: 12 belong to the Amazon region, another 12 to the Andean region, 4 to the Yunga, 9 to the coastal zone and the remaining 2 to the marine life.
High climate diversity
There are 32 climates in the world, and 28 can be found in different areas of Peru, creating natural habitats for thousands of species of flora and fauna.
