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Country Facts:
Peru vs. Israel

Learn about the similarities and differences between Peru and Israel by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Peru vs. Israel - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Peru is 496 225 mi², while the surface area of Israel is 8 019 mi². This means that the area of Peru is 6088% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
496 225 mi²
8 019 mi²

Coastline length

Peru has a coastline of 1 500.0 mi, while Israel has a coastline of 169.6 mi.

1 500.0 mi
169.6 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Peru is Lima, with a population of about 9 866 650 people. In contrast, the largest city in Israel is Jerusalem, where the population is 890 428.

9 866 650 ppl
890 428 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Peru is Huascarán, its height is 22 205 ft. The highest peak in Israel is Har Meron, which rises to a height of 3 963 ft.

22 205 ft
Huascarán
3 963 ft
Har Meron

Highest recorded temperature

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129.2°F
Tirat Tzvi

Lowest recorded temperature

In Peru, the lowest temperature ever measured was -13.4°F and was recorded in Mazo Cruz, Puno Region, while in Israel, the lowest temperature was 7.3°F and was recorded in Tel Hatanim.

-13.4°F
Mazo Cruz, Puno Region
7.3°F
Tel Hatanim

Society

Peru vs. Israel - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Peru is about 32 971 854, while Israel is home to 8 655 535 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
32 971 854 ppl
8 655 535 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 75.0 years in Peru and 83.2 years in Israel.

75.0 years
83.2 years

Average age

The average age is 29.1 years in Peru and 30.4 years in Israel.

29.1 years
30.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.88% in Peru and 1.45% in Israel.

0.88%
1.45%

Literacy

Literacy is 94.5% in Peru and 97.8% in Israel.

94.5%
97.8%

Language

In Peru, the main language is Spanish, Quechua, and in Israel the primary language is Hebrew, Arabic.

spanish, quechua
hebrew, arabic

Religion

In Peru, the main religion is Christianity; in Israel, the main religion is Judaism.

christianity
judaism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

3 456 000 ppl
Ranking: 57/174
2 799 000 ppl
Ranking: 63/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Peru: 11 874 Int$. Israel: 42 391 Int$.

11 874 Int$
Ranking: 110/194
42 391 Int$
Ranking: 32/194

Currency

Peru: Nuevo Sol (PEN). Israel: New Israeli Sheqel (ILS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
PEN
Nuevo Sol
ILS
New Israeli Sheqel

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Peru: frequency and voltage are 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, C). Electricity in Israel: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, H).

220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, C
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, H

Driving side

Peru has right-hand traffic, Israel has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDPENILS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Peru - June, July, August; Israel - May, June, September.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B26 EUR - 35 EUR
T65 EUR - 95 EUR
B95 EUR - 113 EUR
T141 EUR - 172 EUR

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