Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Peru  | Dominican Republic  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Peru | Dominican Republic |
Continent  | South America | North America |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Lima | Santo Domingo |
Latitude  | 10° 0′ 0″ S | 19° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 76° 0′ 0″ W | 70° 0′ 0″ W |
The total area of Peru is 1,285,216 sq km, and the total area of Dominican Republic is 48,671 sq km. Peru is bigger than Dominican Republic by 1,236,545 sq km. Peru is around 26.41 times bigger than Dominican Republic.
Indicators | Peru | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 1,285,216 Sq km | 48,671 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 1,236,545 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 496,225 Sq Mile | 18,792 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 477,433 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.41 % | 0.7 % |
Indicators | Peru | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lima | Santo Domingo |
Demonyms  | Peruvian | Dominican |
Official Languages  | Spanish, Quechua, Aymara | Spanish |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 94.5 % | 66.7 % |
The people of Peru are called Peruvian, and the people of Dominican Republic are called Dominican.
Indicators | Peru | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Peruvian sol | Dominican peso |
Currency Symbol  | PEN | DOP |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +51 | +1-809, +1-829, +1-849 |
Internet TLD  | .pe | .do |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | PE | DO |
Indicators | Peru | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Somos libres, seámoslo siempre | Himno Nacional |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Anthem of Peru | Valiant Quisqueyans! |
National Animal  | Andean Cock-of-the-Rock | Palmchat |
National Bird  | Andean Cock-of-the-rock | Palmchat |
National Flower  | Kantutua | Bayahibe Rose |
National Sport  | Paleta Frontón | Baseball |
National Colors  | Red and white | Blue, white and red |
Indicators | Peru | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 4th April, 2025 | Friday, 4th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 08:33 PM | 09:33 PM |
Timezones  | UTC-5 (Peru Time) | UTC-4 (Atlantic Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC-5 (Peru Time) | UTC-4 (Atlantic Standard Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Peru is [08:33 PM], [Friday, 4th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Dominican Republic is [09:33 PM], [Friday, 4th April, 2025].
Peru is [ 1 hours ] behind of Dominican Republic.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Peru as of 2023 is estimated to be around 34,352,719, and the total population of Dominican Republic as of 2023 is estimated to be around 11,332,972.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Peru had 23,019,747 more people than Dominican Republic.
The annual Population Growth in Peru is 1.35% and the annual population growth in Dominican Republic is 1.10%.
Indicators | Peru | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 18.1 % | 18.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 74.1 % | 74.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 7.78 % | 6.7 % |
Indicators | Peru | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Lima | Santo Domingo |
Current Time | 08:33 PM | 09:33 PM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Few Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 22.72 Degree Celsius | 24.80 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 9.77 km/hr, 150 Degree | 3.09 km/hr, 360 Degree |
Humidity  | 78 % | 83 % |
Indicators | Peru | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.16 (Births Per Woman) | 2.25 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 187.2 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 182.34 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 124.4 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 99.21 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 11.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 26.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Peru | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Lower respiratory infections (47.2 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (140 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers ( 9.8 people per 100K population) | Interpersonal violence ( 18 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 12.7 (people per 100K population) | 27.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.78 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 4.93 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.17 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.37 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Peru, is [ Lower respiratory infections ]. Around 47.2 people per 100,000 people in Peru, are dying of Lower respiratory infections.
Similarly, around 140 people per 100,000 people in Dominican Republic, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Peru, spent [ 6.15% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Dominican Republic, spent [ 4.92% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Peru | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 20.7 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 49.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 27.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 29.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 7.45 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 6.76 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 8% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Peru, are 1.07 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Dominican Republic.
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