Flag of Peru (GIF)

The flag of Peru (Spanish: Bandera del Perú) consists of three vertical stripes of equal width. The red stripe on the left and right represents the bloodshed and sacrifices made by those who fought for Peru's independence from Spanish colonial rule. The white stripe in the middle signifies peace and purity. The flag's design is a reflection of Peru's historical struggle for independence and its aspirations for peace and prosperity. The height-to-width ratio in the flag is 2:3, and the flag was adopted in 1824.

Proportion:	2:3
Adopted:	February 25, 1825 (current triband version), March 31, 1950 (current version)
Designed by:	José de San Martín, José Bernardo de Tagle, Simón Bolívar
Flag image:	Animated GIF (25 frames looped)
Flag emoji code:	🇵🇪

The coat of arms of Peru on a waving white flag

The coat of arms of Peru features a detailed and symbolically rich design. At its center, there's a golden shield, which includes several important elements. A vicuña, a South American camelid, symbolizes the country's unique wildlife and natural wealth. A cinchona tree, renowned for its quinine bark, is also depicted, signifying the valuable medicinal resources found in Peru. In the lower part of the shield, a cornucopia horn overflows with golden coins, representing the nation's agricultural abundance and economic prosperity. Surrounding the shield are two national flags, symbolizing both the national flag and the struggle for Peru's independence. Above the shield, a civil crown made of oak branches signifies honor and dignity. Collectively, these elements embody Peru's rich heritage, natural resources, historical journey to freedom, and its commitment to unity and prosperity.

The Peru flag is waving on a flagpole rising from the globe.

Peru is a country located in western South America, officially known as the Republic of Peru. Its capital is Lima, and its population is about 33.36 million (2021). According to its land borders, it borders with Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Ecuador.

The waving state flag of Peru (Animated GIF)

The waving flag of Peru with its coat of arms (unofficial)

The waving vertical flag of Peru (Animated GIF)

COUNTRY PROFILE
Capital and largest city:	Lima
Other major cities:	Arequipa, Trujillo, Chiclayo
Official language:	Spanish
Region:	South America
Ethnic groups:	60.20% Mestizo, 25.75% Native Peruvian, 5.89% White, 3.57% Afro-Peruvian, 4.52% Other
Religions:	76.03% Roman Catholic, 18.48% Protestant, 5.09% Non-religious, 0.40% Others
Nationality name:	Peruvian
Area:	1,285,216 km² (496,225 sq mi)
Population:	33.36 million (2021)
Country codes:	PE, PER (ISO 3166)
Internet Top-Level Domain:	.pe
Calling code:	+51