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Capital: Lima
Population (2009): 29,165,000
Currency: Nuevo sol
Languages: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant (Religions only listed if >1% total.)
National animal/bird: vicuna, Andean cock-of-the-rock
National plant/tree: cantua buxifolia, quinine
Area Sq Miles: 496,225
| Area Sq Km: 1,285,216
Tourism link:
www.peru.org.pe
Official country link:
www.peru.gob.pe
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