#67 FOTW - Lima, Peru

The flag of Peru was adopted by the government of Peru in 1825, and modified in 1950. According to article 49 of the Constitution of Peru, it is a vertical triband with red outer bands and a single white middle band. It may be defaced with different emblems and has different names depending on its use. Flag Day in Peru is celebrated on 7 June, the anniversary of the Battle of Arica.

 

#6 GF - Lima, Peru

Lima - originally Ciudad de los Reyes, or "City of the Kings". Founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro.  

According to the most popular theory, the name Peru comes from the local word biru - "river". Another hypothesis points to the name of the Indian chief Beru, who, when asked by Spanish explorers about the name of the country, did not understand their language and gave his own name.  

EUROPA stamp 2006 - "50 years Europa CEPT"