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Country | Peru |
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Time Zone | Peru Time (PET) |
UTC Offset | UTC -5:00 |
Capital | Lima |
Currency | Peruvian Sol (PEN) |
Population | Approx. 34 million |
Official Language | Spanish |
Climate | Tropical in the Amazon, Dry in Coastal Areas |
Peru follows Peru Time (PET, UTC -5:00) and does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). The capital city is Lima, and the country is known for its rich cultural history, including Machu Picchu, the Amazon Rainforest, and the Andes Mountains. The official language is Spanish, and the currency used is the Peruvian Sol (PEN). Peru has diverse climates, with tropical weather in the Amazon region, desert conditions along the coast, and cooler temperatures in the Andes mountains.