What Are People From Peru Called?

Name: Peru
Address: South America, Peru

South America, Peru

People from Peru are called:

Peruvian

Pronunciation:

/pəˈruːviən/

Ends in -ian — see how this suffix works

About Peru

Home to the Inca Empire, whose capital was Cusco, and to Machu Picchu.
Spanish and Quechua are both official languages.
Known for its cuisine, including ceviche, and for its varied geography of coast, Andes, and Amazon rainforest.
Lima is the capital and sits on the Pacific coast.

Quick Facts

Population:: About 34 million (2023 est.)
Country:: Peru
Region:: South America

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Etymology & Origin

The name is thought to come from 'Birú', the name of a local chief or region encountered by Spanish explorers in the early 16th century, though the exact origin is debated.

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Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Ecuador

Northern border

People are called:

Ecuadorian

Colombia

Northern border

People are called:

Colombian

Chile

Southern border

People are called:

Chilean

Quick Facts

Population:: About 34 million (2023 est.)
Country:: Peru
Region:: South America

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