TRIVIA

This week, Peru celebrated 200 years of independence. How many inhabitants does this South American country have?

a) 21 million

b) 32 million

c) 43 million

d) 50 million

ANSWER: 

b) 32 million

Peru ranks 43rd among the world's most populous countries, with a moderate density of 25 inhabitants per square kilometer, similar to that of Chile. It is the 51st largest economy in the world in terms of GDP.