🇵🇪 PE / PER

Peru Flag Encyclopedia

Peru is located in South America. Its capital is Lima. This page summarizes the flag, geography profile, landmarks and country facts.

Capital

Lima

Continent

South America

ISO Alpha-2

PE

Peru flag
Peru / Peru

Country Facts

Population
34 million
Area
1,285,216 km²
Calling Code
+51
Currency
PEN

Landmarks

  • Machu Picchu
  • Nazca Lines
  • Sacred Valley

Flag Meaning

Peru is located in South America, with Lima as its capital. This file summarizes its flag symbolism, geography profile, landmarks and core country facts.

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Peru / PE

Deep Study Profile

Peru's flag is a vertical red-white-red triband. Its clean symmetry makes it useful for practicing simple vertical layouts in the Americas.

Flag Design Notes

  • The flag has three vertical bands: red, white and red.
  • The common civil flag does not include the coat of arms.
  • The design is highly symmetrical, so color placement and capital context matter.

Memory and Quiz Tips

  • Remember Peru as vertical red-white-red.
  • Use Lima as the capital cue.
  • Compare with Canada and Austria for red-white-red pattern practice.