Peru is located in western South America, bordering Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia. It stretches over 1500 miles along the Pacific Ocean and is around the same size as Alaska, with a population of 27 million people. Peru's terrain is divided into three regions - a coastal plain, the Andes mountains, and eastern rainforests and jungles. Gender roles are traditionally divided, though 20% of households are now female-headed. Families in Peru typically have 5 members and emphasize unity and family values.