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Pe·ru [ pə r ]
1. country in western South America, bordered by Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, and the Pacific Ocean. It is the third largest country in South America. Languages: Spanish. Currency: nuevo sol. Capital: Lima. Population: 28,409,897 (2003).
Area: 1,285,216 sq km (496,225 sq mi.) Official name Republic of Peru
2. city in north central Indiana, on the Wabash River, southwest of Fort Wayne and north of Kokomo. Population: 12,915 (2002 estimate).
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