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Location: Peru is located in the central western portion of South America. It covers 1.285 million square kilometers and is South America’s third largest country, and the 20th largest nation in the world. Its total surface equals the combined areas of Portugal, Spain, France, Switzerland, Austria, Holland and Belgium.
Population: Peru’s population is approximately 28 million of which 72% live in the city and 28% in the countryside.
Languages: Spanish and Quechua (the language of the Incas) are the nation’s official languages although Spanish is much more widespread. Some 49 other indigenous languages are also recognised by the Peruvian State. English is used widely by travel service providers.
Passport/Visas: Visitors to Peru need a valid passport but tourist visas are not required by UK visitors. More information is available from www.rree.gob.pe
Immunisations: No specific immunisation restrictions apply for visits to Peru. It is however advised to get a yellow fever vaccine ten days before visiting certain Amazon rainforest areas. Visit www.cdc.gov/travel for more information.
Customs: Visitors to Peru may bring a number of personal goods free of taxes, including clothing and accessories, a portable musical instrument, three litres of alcoholic beverages, and gifts for a maximum value of US$3,000 and individual values not exceeding US$100. Sports gear for adventure tourism (hang-gliding, mountaineering, kayaking, fishing, scuba diving, water skiing, windsurfing and others) are also allowed free of taxes into Peru.
Currency: The Nuevo Sol which is divided into 100 cents.
Electricity: 220 volts but most four- and five-star hotels have installed 110 volt power outlets.

For more information: Call 020-7367 0900 or visit www.peru.info