Chile 🇨🇱

Chile 🇨🇱: capital Santiago, population 19 million, located in South America. Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP$). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!

Quick Facts

• Capital: Santiago
• Population: 19 million
• Continent: South America
• Language: Spanish
• Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP$)

Geography at a Glance

• Official name: Republic of Chile
• Area: 756,102 km² (291,932 sq mi)
• Region: South America
• Has a coastline
• People: Chilean
• Internet domain: .cl

Fun Facts About Chile

• The longest country in the world from north to south.
• Has the driest desert on Earth.
• Easter Island with its famous stone heads belongs to this country.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chile known for?

Chile is known for several things — The longest country in the world from north to south; Has the driest desert on Earth; Easter Island with its famous stone heads belongs to this country.

How big is Chile?

Chile covers about 756,102 square kilometers (291,932 square miles), in the South America region.

Is Chile landlocked?

No. Chile has a coastline and shares land borders with 3 neighboring countries.

What are people from Chile called?

People from Chile are called Chilean.

What is the capital of Chile?

The capital of Chile is Santiago.

More Countries in South America

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Peru
• Colombia
• Ecuador
• Bolivia

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