Peru

According to ALLCITYCODES.COM, Peru is divided into 25 regions, each of which has its own distinct area code. The area codes range from 1 to 25 and cover all of the country’s regions. For example, Lima is assigned the area code 1 and Piura is assigned the area code 2. The Peruvian government is responsible for assigning and maintaining all area codes for the country. All landline numbers in Peru are 8 digits long, with the first two digits representing the region’s respective area code. Mobile phone numbers in Peru are 11 digits long, with the first four digits representing the service provider’s respective network code. In addition to assigning landline and mobile phone numbers, Peruvian government also assigns special three-digit codes for various services such as emergency services, public utilities, government agencies, etc. For example, 911 is reserved for emergency services while 811 is reserved for public utilities such as electricity and water supply companies. Similarly, 901 is used by government agencies while 801 is used by non-governmental organizations (NGOs). These special codes can be used nationwide regardless of a person’s location or region within Peru. Peru is a unitary presidential constitutional republic, with the president as the head of state and government. The current president is Martín Vizcarra, who was elected in 2018. The executive branch is made up of the President and the Council of Ministers. The legislative branch consists of a single-chamber Congress that has 130 members who are elected for five-year terms. The judicial branch is headed by the Supreme Court and consists of a hierarchy of civil, criminal and special courts. Peru has several political parties that participate in elections at both national and local levels. These include Fuerza Popular, Partido Morado, Acción Popular, Partido Aprista Peruano and Peruanos Por el Kambio among others. PROEXCHANGERATES: Features public policy of Peru.