Peru
- Region
- South America
- Area
- 1,285,216 km²
- Capital
- Lima
- ISO
- PE
What the flag means
Red is said to stand for the blood shed for independence, and white for peace and justice. A version with the national coat of arms in the center is also used at state ceremonies and other events.
Fun facts
- FlagLegend has it that the red and white of Peru’s flag come from the colors of flamingos seen by the hero José de San Martín.
- GeographyThe source of the great Amazon River lies in Peru’s Andes, near the Pacific Ocean.
- CultureMachu Picchu, Peru’s “city in the sky,” is a ruin of the Inca Empire built around the 15th century.
- CultureThe potato originated in the Andes region, including Peru, and there are thousands of varieties.
