TRIVIA

This week, Peru celebrated 200 years of independence. How many people live in this South American country?

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 population density of 25 people per square kilometer, similar to that of Chile. It is the world's 51st-largest economy in terms of GDP.