Peru: Population and Key Statistics

With its output of copper, silver, zinc, and gold, Peru is one of the world's leading mining countries and ranks among the top three copper producers; mining supplies more than half of its export earnings. It is also the world leader in fishmeal production, which is based on the anchovy catch.

Once the center of the Inca Empire, the country draws millions of tourists each year with its archaeological treasures, above all Machu Picchu. The capital, Lima, is known as the gastronomic capital of Latin America for a cuisine that regularly reaches the top of international restaurant rankings.