Country Profiles: Individual Profiles

Peru

World Region:
America, South

Description:
Set on the west coast of South America, and home of a large portion of the Andes mountain chain, Peru was originally the home of the Incas, an expansive ancient civilization. Many of the Incas ruins can still be found today in Peru, including Machu Picchu.

Image Caption:
Incan ruins at Machu Picchu, Peru

Populatioin:
26,111,110

Local Currency:
Nuevo Sol