Peru covers 1,285,216 km2 (496,225 sq mi) of western South America. It borders Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil to the east, Bolivia to the southeast, Chile to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The Andes Mountains run parallel to the Pacific Ocean; they define the three regions traditionally used to describe the country geographically. The costa (coast), to the west, is a narrow plain, largely arid except for valleys created by seasonal rivers.
Peru is the third biggest nation in South America, after Brazil and Argentina.The waterfront betray makes up just around 10 percent of Peru, yet it is home to the greater part of all Peruvians.The individuals of Peru are a blend of a wide range of societies, including Indians, Spaniards and different Europeans, relatives of African slaves, and Asians.Peru is one of the wealthiest nations on the planet as far as characteristic assets.