Flag Description Three equal, vertical bands of red (hoist side), white, and red with the coat of arms centered in the white band; the coat of arms features a shield bearing a vicuna, cinchona tree (the source of quinine), and a yellow cornucopia spilling out gold coins, all framed by a green wreath.Currency Nuevo sol. Astronomy Today's date is November 22, 2009. There is currently a New Moon. Location Western south america, bordering the south pacific ocean, between chile and ecuador. Climate Varies from tropical in east to dry desert in west; temperate to frigid in andes. Terrain Western coastal plain (costa), high and rugged andes in center (sierra), eastern lowland jungle of amazon basin (selva). Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Pacific Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Nevado Huascaran 6,768 m. |