Flag of Peru
The flag of Peru has three vertical stripes. Its colors are red and white. The current design dates from 1950. Peru is in South America, and its capital is Lima. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Lima |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 34.2 million |
| Area | 1,285,216 km² |
| Currency | Peruvian sol |
| Colors | red and white |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1950 |
Which one is the flag of Peru?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Austria
Latvia
LebanonQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I lie in South America, on the Pacific.
- A large piece of the Amazon rainforest belongs to me.
- The center of the Inca empire lay on my territory.
- A famous ruined city sits here at 2,430 meters altitude.
- My capital is called Lima.
Flags of the neighbors
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
EcuadorWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Peru?
Red and white. The flag of Peru has three vertical stripes.
What is the capital of Peru?
Lima.
Which flags look like the flag of Peru?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Austria, Latvia, Lebanon.
When was the flag of Peru adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1950.
What is the population of Peru?
About 34.2 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 1,285,216 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.