Peru
Peru is a country in South America. Its capital is Lima, and it shares land borders with 5 countries.
- Capital
- Lima
- Region
- South America
- Area
- 1,298,197 km² Number 19 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 5 countries
What is the capital of Peru?
The capital of Peru is Lima.
Which countries border Peru?
Peru shares land borders with 5 countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Lima |
|---|---|---|
 Ecuador | Quito | 1,329 km (826 mi) |
 Bolivia | Sucre | 1,481 km (920 mi) |
 Colombia | Bogotá | 1,892 km (1,176 mi) |
 Chile | Santiago | 2,466 km (1,532 mi) |
 Brazil | Brasília | 3,172 km (1,971 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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