Flag of Peru

The Americas

Flag of Peru

The flag of Peru is red and white.

Practise the flags of the Americas

Capital
Lima
Population
34.2M (2024)
Area
1,285,216 km²
Region
The Americas

Colours

How to tell it apart

Vertical, three equal bands.

Compare all 5 flags: Red–white–red →

Flags that look like the flag of Peru

These flags are easy to confuse because they share colours and layout. Compare them side by side:

Quick facts

Languages
Aymara, Quechua, and Spanish
Currency
Peruvian sol

Flags of Peru's neighbours

Frequently asked questions

What colours are on the flag of Peru?

The flag of Peru uses red and white.

What is the capital of Peru?

The capital of Peru is Lima.

Which flags look like the flag of Peru?

The flags most similar to the flag of Peru are those of Canada, Denmark, and Switzerland.

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