Peru is a Country in the MoriAtlas geographic dataset. It is used as a structured place record for organizing nearby regions, countries, and protected-area discovery, and where relevant it can also act as part of the broader geographic area of South America.

How large and how populated is Peru?

Peru covers approximately 1,285,220 square kilometers and has an available population figure of 34,352,720, recorded for 2,023. Taken together, these numbers give a much better sense of the location’s real scale than either figure would on its own.

How many national parks are associated with Peru?

Peru is associated with 25 national parks in the dataset. That count makes the location relevant as a park-discovery entry point, whether it is being viewed as a country, a region, or a broader geographic grouping.

Which national parks are associated with Peru?

The dataset links Peru with the following national parks: Amacayacu National Natural Park, Bahuaja-Sonene National Park, Cerros de Amotape National Park, Cutervo National Park, Dinira National Park, El Boquerón National Park, Güeppi-Sekime National Park, Islote Lobos National Park. This list gives a direct protected-area overview for the location and is often the quickest way to understand why the place matters in MoriAtlas.

Which countries or regions are associated with Peru?

Peru is associated with the following country or countries: Peru. Where more detailed internal geography is available, it is also associated with the following region or regions: Amazonas, Amazonas Department, Atlántida Department, Bolívar Department, Cajamarca Region, Cutervo Province, Hato Mayor Province, Lara. This helps show whether the location is narrowly bounded or connected to a wider network of places.

What are the official and native names of Peru?

The official name of Peru is Republic of Peru, and its native name is Piruw Ripuwlika (Quechua), Piruwxa Ripuwlika (Aymara), República del Perú (Spanish). These naming forms add useful legal, linguistic, and local context beyond the shorter common name used in English interfaces.

What language and time zone information is associated with Peru?

Peru is associated with the following language codes: es, qu, ay, and with the time zone America/Lima. These are practical metadata points that help the place profile work better across localization, search, and international geographic browsing.

What geographic character defines Peru?

Peru is classified in the dataset as a coastal location. Coastal geography often shapes climate patterns, settlement history, access routes, and the broader natural identity of a place.

Is Peru considered mountainous?

Yes. Peru is classified as mountainous in the dataset. That usually suggests stronger relief, more topographic variation, and a physical setting that may support distinctive regional landscapes and park systems.

What are the main country facts for Peru?

For Peru, the capital is Lima, the largest city is Lima, and the associated currency code is PEN. Together, these facts provide a quick practical snapshot of the country beyond its place on the map.

What codes identify Peru in geographic datasets?

Peru is identified by the ISO code PE and the country code PE. These standard identifiers are especially useful when connecting MoriAtlas place records to other structured geographic or statistical systems.

How many national parks are in Peru, and which ones are they?

Peru is associated with 25 national parks in the dataset: Amacayacu National Natural Park, Bahuaja-Sonene National Park, Cerros de Amotape National Park, Cutervo National Park, Dinira National Park, El Boquerón National Park, Güeppi-Sekime National Park, Islote Lobos National Park. This makes the country page one of the strongest entry points for browsing its protected landscapes at a national scale.

Which regions are associated with Peru?

Peru is associated with the following region or regions: Amazonas, Amazonas Department, Atlántida Department, Bolívar Department, Cajamarca Region, Cutervo Province, Hato Mayor Province, Lara. This is useful for moving from a country-level overview into more detailed regional park discovery.

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Peru, a megadiverse country in western South America, offers a rich tapestry of protected lands spanning coastal deserts, the towering Andes mountains, and the vast Amazon rainforest. This platform provides an atlas-style exploration of Peru's national parks and protected areas, detailing their geographic distribution, mapped boundaries, and unique regional contexts. Understand the spread of conservation landscapes across this historically significant nation, enabling structured discovery of its natural geography.

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Peru's National Parks and Protected Areas: A Geographic Atlas

Explore a comprehensive atlas of national parks and protected areas within Peru, tracing the geographic spread of its unique conservation landscapes across the Andean highlands, Amazon basin, and Pacific coast. This country-level overview provides a valuable entry point for understanding Peru's diverse natural heritage and navigating specific protected sites across its expansive terrain.

Peru is a megadiverse country in western South America with a population of over 34 million. It spans three distinct geographic regions: the Pacific coastal desert in the west, the Andes mountains running north to south, and the Amazon rainforest in the east. The country has one of the longest histories of civilization in the world, tracing back to the Caral-Supe civilization of the 10th millennium BCE, and was home to the Inca Empire before Spanish colonization in the 16th century.

Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a unitary semi-presidential republic located in western South America. The country is bordered by Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil to the east, Bolivia to the southeast, Chile to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the south and west. Peru's territory was home to several ancient civilizations including the Caral-Supe, Nazca, Moche, Wari, Tiwanaku, and the Inca Empire. The Spanish conquered the region in the 16th century and established the Viceroyalty of Peru with its capital in Lima. Peru declared independence from Spain in 1821 and consolidated it in 1824. The country is characterized by significant cultural diversity, with a population composed primarily of Mestizo and Indigenous peoples, and languages including Spanish, Quechua, and Aymara.

Largest city:Lima

Currency code:PEN

ISO code:PE

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Parima Tapirapecó National Park: Venezuela's Largest Protected Area within the Guayanan Highlands

Explore its vast geographic extent and critical Orinoco River basin landscape.

Parima Tapirapecó National Park is an expansive protected territory in Venezuela's Amazonas region, holding the title of the country's largest national park and ranking among the world's most significant protected lands. Its geography is defined by the ancient Guayanan Highlands, protecting the vital headwaters of the Orinoco River and a mosaic of tropical forests and savannas. This park offers deep insights into landscape preservation on a grand scale, crucial for understanding regional geography and protected area distribution.

Area: 38,290 km²
Established: 1991
IUCN: II
Scope: Terrestrial

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Sierra de las Nieves National Park: Ancient Fir Forests and Karst Geography in Andalusia

Mapped protected landscape and unique geologic features

Sierra de las Nieves National Park stands as a remarkable protected area in Andalusia, Spain, celebrated for its world-leading Spanish fir forests and intricate karst topography. This national park showcases significant geological diversity, from towering limestone formations and deep caves to the striking red peridotite mountains of Sierra Bermeja. Its elevation, reaching Pico Torrecilla at 1,919 meters, offers a unique alpine landscape context within southern Europe, mapped for detailed geographic discovery and protected area exploration.

Area: 939.3 km²
Established: 1989
IUCN: II
Visitors: 100K annual

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Yanachaga, Chemillén National Park: Protected Area in Pasco Region, Peru

Mapped terrain, Pleistocene refuge, and rich biodiversity.

Yanachaga, Chemillén National Park, a national park situated in Peru's Pasco Region, preserves over 122,000 hectares of mountainous cloud forest and rainforest ecosystems. Its landscape is characterized by dramatic canyons and steep forested slopes, creating significant altitudinal variation from 460 to 3,643 meters. Recognized as a Pleistocene refuge, the park shelters ancient forest remnants and harbors exceptional biodiversity, including hundreds of bird species and iconic mammals, offering rich context for geographic and protected-area exploration.

Area: 1,220 km²
Established: 1986
IUCN: II

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Bahuaja-Sonene National Park: A Major Amazon Frontier National Park in Peru's Geography

Explore its mapped protected landscape and diverse terrain.

Bahuaja-Sonene National Park is an extensive national park situated on the Amazon frontier in southern Peru, encompassing a crucial transition zone between lowland rainforest and higher-elevation forest ecosystems. Its diverse topography, from river valleys to mountainous slopes, creates varied natural landscapes. The park's protected boundaries are integral to the regional conservation strategy, offering a unique lens through which to study the mapped geography and ecological significance of this vast Amazonian protected area.

Area: 10,914.2 km²
Established: 1996
IUCN: II

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Yapacana National Park: Ancient Geology and Botanical Significance in Venezuela's Amazonas

Discover the dramatic plateau landscapes and unique flora of this protected national park.

Delve into the distinct geography and protected landscape identity of Yapacana National Park, a significant national park within Venezuela's Amazonas region. This page serves as a comprehensive atlas entry, detailing the park's core features, including its iconic Yapacana hill, a dramatic tepui formation representative of the ancient Guayana Shield. Understand the park's geological heritage and its exceptional botanical value, marked by unique floristic connections, all within the context of its Amazonian basin setting.

Area: 3,200 km²
Established: 1978
IUCN: II

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Sierra La Culata National Park: Protected Landscape Atlas of the Venezuelan Andes

Explore the páramo ecosystems and mapped terrain of this Venezuelan national park.

Sierra La Culata National Park offers a profound look into the unique geography of the Venezuelan Andes. This protected national park is characterized by its expansive páramo ecosystems, dramatic mountain peaks, and glacial lagoons, creating a distinctive high-altitude wilderness. Use this atlas-focused entry to understand the park's mapped boundaries and its significant role within the region's natural landscape context.

Area: 2,004 km²
Established: 1989
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

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Rosario and San Bernardo Corals National Natural Park: Colombia's National Natural Park Protected Landscape

Explore the mapped geography and protected natural areas of this Colombian national park.

Delve into the geographical details and protected landscape identity of Rosario and San Bernardo Corals National Natural Park, a significant national park within Colombia. This resource provides a structured atlas view of its mapped boundaries and natural terrain, contributing essential context to the broader Colombian geography and its protected areas.

Area: 1,200 km²
Established: 1977
IUCN: II

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Pico Bonito National Park: Honduran National Park with Mapped Protected Boundaries

Explore its geographic setting and protected landscape identity.

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Area: 564.3 km²
Established: 1987
IUCN: II

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Amacayacu National Natural Park: Amazonian Flooded Forest and Protected Landscape Atlas

Mapped protected area boundaries and regional geography in Amazonas, Colombia.

Discover the intricate landscape of Amacayacu National Natural Park, a key protected area within Colombia's Amazonas Department. This page offers detailed geographic context, focusing on its vast Amazonian rainforest, the dynamic Amazon River influence, and the unique ecology of its flooded forest terrain. Explore mapped park boundaries, key river systems like Tarapoto Lake, and the protected zones crucial for Amazon river dolphin and primate habitats, providing a rich atlas view of this vital natural reserve.

Area: 2,935 km²
Established: 1975
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

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Yaguas National Park: A Vast Protected Amazonian Landscape in Peru's Loreto Region

Mapping unique transboundary conservation and tropical biodiversity.

Yaguas National Park represents a monumental addition to Peru's protected lands, safeguarding an immense area of Amazonian rainforest within the Loreto Region. Its designation as a national park underscores its ecological importance as part of a critical international conservation corridor. This page provides detailed geographic context, showcasing the park's mapped boundaries, its characteristic lowland tropical forest terrain, and its role in preserving the rich biodiversity of the Amazon basin.

Area: 8,689 km²
Established: 2018
IUCN: II

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Sierra del Divisor National Park: Peru's Sacred Amazonian Protected Landmark

Explore dramatic mountain terrain and protected lowland rainforest.

Sierra del Divisor National Park in Peru is a vital protected area conserving over 1.35 million hectares of Amazon rainforest. Characterized by the unique Sierra del Divisor mountain range and the sacred pyramid peak of Cerro El Cono, the park offers a distinct landscape within the broader Amazon basin. As one of Peru's newer national parks, it represents a significant commitment to preserving critical biodiversity corridors and understanding the geographic context of protected lands in a region facing environmental pressures.

Area: 13,544.8 km²
Established: 2015
IUCN: II

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Serranía de la Neblina National Park: The World's Highest Tepui and Cloud Forest Protected Landscape

Explore its mist-shrouded peaks and deep canyons.

Serranía de la Neblina National Park is a paramount protected area in Venezuela's Amazonas state, famed for its highest tepui mountain. Established in 1978, this vast national park sprawls across 13,600 square kilometers of untamed Amazonian terrain. Its iconic Serranía de la Neblina is continuously wrapped in fog, presenting a unique landscape rich in endemic species and geological wonders like the Baría Grande Canyon. Discover its mapped geography and critical role in Guayanan Highlands conservation.

Area: 13,600 km²
Established: 1978
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Serranía de la Neblina National Park Atlas

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Peru is located in western South America along the Pacific coast. The country encompasses three major geographic regions: the coastal desert plains along the Pacific, the Andes mountain range extending from north to southeast, and the Amazon basin rainforest in the eastern interior. It shares borders with Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil to the east, Bolivia to the southeast, and Chile to the south.

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