LOCATION OF PERU

Peru is situated on the west coast of South America and is a land of dramatic contrasts. From the deserts of the coastline to the snow covered peaks of the Andes mountains, the landscapes of Peru create a range of different habitats supporting an infinite number of plant, animal and insect species. Located in the western side of South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean Ecuador - Colombia - Brazil - Bolivia and Chile; between Chile and Ecuador

Geographic Coordinates: 10 00 S, 76 00 W

Land Boundaries: total: 5,536 km
Border Countries: Bolivia 900 km, Brazil 1,560 km, Chile 160 km, Colombia 1,496 km (est.), Ecuador 1,420 km

Terrain: western coastal plain (costa), high and rugged Andes in center (sierra), eastern lowland jungle of Amazon Basin (selva)

Elevation extremes: lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m highest point: Nevado Huascaran 6,768 m