Flag of Peru

🎨 What the flag means

Peru's flag has three vertical stripes: red, white and red. Red is often said to honour the heroes of independence, and white stands for purity and peace. A popular story says General José de San Martín chose the colours after seeing red-and-white flamingos on Peru's coast. On official flags, the coat of arms appears in the middle.

📊 Quick facts

👥 Population

34.2 million (2025)

🏙️ Capital

Lima9.9 million people (2022)

🗣️ Main language

SpanishAlso official: Aymara, Quechua

✨ 3 fun facts

1. More than 3,000 kinds of potatoes are grown in Peru.
2. Machu Picchu, a famous mountain-top site near Cusco, was built by the Incas.
3. Peru grows more quinoa than any other country in the world.