Peru Passport Day

Population: 28 million

Capital City: Lima 

Currency: Nuevo sol

Special Day: Declaration of independence from Spain (28th July)

Peru’s national dish is ceviche which is a dish either of fish and other seafood, marinated in Peruvian lemon, coriander, aji and garlic. Another traditional Peruvian food is cuy, which is guinea pig (sorry!). It is frequently roasted and served with peanut sauce.

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  • Start: Thursday 28th July
  • Finish: Thursday 28th July