Peru

Located in western South America, Peru spans diverse landscapes ranging from the arid Pacific coast and the towering Andes mountains to the tropical Amazon rainforest. As the third-largest nation on the continent, it borders Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, and Chile while maintaining a significant coastline along the Pacific Ocean. Economically, the country is classified as an upper-middle-income economy with a nominal GDP estimated at $303.3 billion and a Human Development Index of 0.794. Its strategic position and rich natural resources support a diverse economy that includes mining, agriculture, and a growing services sector.