Country Statistics
Population: 31,036,656 (July 2017 est.)
Ethnic Groups: Amerindian 45%, Mestixo (mixed Amerindian and white) 37%, White 15%, Other 3%
Religions: Roman Catholic 81%, Evangelical 12%, Other 7%
Languages: Spanish (official) 84%, Quechua (official) 13%, Aymara (official) 2%, Other 1%
Area: 1,285,216 sq km (slightly smaller than Alaska)
Government Type: Presidential Republic
National Capital: Lima
Currency: Nuevo Sol (Pen)