| Official Name | Republic of Peru (República del Perú) |
| Area | 1,285,216 km² (approx. 3.6× Germany) |
| Population | approx. 34 million (2025) |
| Capital | Lima (approx. 10.7 million in the metropolitan area) |
| Official Languages | Spanish, Quechua, Aymara |
| Currency | Peruvian Sol (PEN) — 1 PEN ≈ 0.25 € (2025) |
| Time Zone | UTC-5 (no daylight saving time), 6–7h behind Germany |
| Electricity | 220V, Type A/B/C — Universal adapter recommended |
| Drinking Water | Do NOT drink tap water — use bottled water |
| Religion | Approx. 76% Catholic, 14% Protestant |
| Telephone Code | +51 |
| Visa | Not required for Germans/Austrians/Swiss (up to 90 days) |
| Highest Mountain | Huascarán (6,768 m) |
