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Country Facts:
Peru vs. South Korea

Learn about the similarities and differences between Peru and South Korea 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. South Korea - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Peru is 496 225 mi², while the surface area of South Korea is 38 691 mi². This means that the area of Peru is 1183% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
496 225 mi²
38 691 mi²

Coastline length

Peru has a coastline of 1 500.0 mi, while South Korea has a coastline of 1 499.4 mi.

1 500.0 mi
1 499.4 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 South Korea is Seoul, where the population is 10 117 900.

9 866 650 ppl
10 117 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Peru is Huascarán, its height is 22 205 ft. The highest peak in South Korea is Halla-san on Jejudo, which rises to a height of 6 398 ft.

22 205 ft
Huascarán
6 398 ft
Halla-san on Jejudo

Highest recorded temperature

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104°F
Daegu

Lowest recorded temperature

-13.4°F
Mazo Cruz, Puno Region
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Society

Peru vs. South Korea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Peru is about 32 971 854, while South Korea is home to 51 269 185 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
32 971 854 ppl
51 269 185 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 75.0 years in Peru and 82.8 years in South Korea.

75.0 years
82.8 years

Average age

The average age is 29.1 years in Peru and 43.2 years in South Korea.

29.1 years
43.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.88% in Peru and 0.26% in South Korea.

0.88%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 94.5% in Peru and 97.9% in South Korea.

94.5%
97.9%

Language

In Peru, the main language is Spanish, Quechua, and in South Korea the primary language is Korean.

spanish, quechua
korean

Religion

In Peru, the main religion is Christianity; in South Korea, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

3 456 000 ppl
Ranking: 57/174
13 232 000 ppl
Ranking: 21/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Peru: 11 874 Int$. South Korea: 43 319 Int$.

11 874 Int$
Ranking: 110/194
43 319 Int$
Ranking: 30/194

Currency

Peru: Nuevo Sol (PEN). South Korea: Won (KRW).

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PEN
Nuevo Sol
KRW
Won

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Peru: frequency and voltage are 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, C). Electricity in South Korea: frequency and voltage are 220V 60 Hz (plug type: C, F).

220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, C
220V 60 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Peru has right-hand traffic, South Korea has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Peru - June, July, August; South Korea - 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
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B36 USD - 48 USD
T79 USD - 116 USD
B42 USD - 51 USD
T89 USD - 126 USD

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