Peru is a South American country that borders Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia and Ecuador. With a population of over 29 million, over half of Peruvians live below the poverty line. The capital and largest city of Peru is Lima, and the country's most popular sport is football, though they did not qualify for the current World Cup.

1. Peru Peru is on the border with Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia and Ecuador. Peru Flag

2. Facts Population The population of Peru is: 29,132,013 (2010) Capital city of Peru Lima

3. Typical Peruvian food

4. Sports The main sport in Peru is football and they have competed in 4 Fifa World Cups but are not in this years World Cup.

5. Random Facts 1: The majority of people in Peru are Roman Catholics 2: Peru is roughly the size of Alaska 3: 54% of people in Peru live below the poverty line 4: Peru was the last Spanish colony in South America