Peru is a country in South America, located on the western coast, and bordered by the five countries of Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, Bolivia, and Brazil. Peru hosts a population of 29.5 million and includes multicultural residents such as Europeans, Asians, Africans, and Ameridians. The main language of Peru is Spanish but many locals speak native languages as well. Peru is home to two famous geographical landmarks, the Amazon rainforest and and Andes mountains.