Chile is a coastal country in South America with a population of 19.1M and an area of 756,102 km². Its capital is Santiago, Spanish is the official language, and it is a republic. Chile is a member of the G20.
Key facts
ContinentSouth America
CapitalSantiago
Population19.1M
Area756,102 km²
LanguageSpanish
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyChilean Peso
GDP/capita$15500
Independence1818
Geography
Has coastlineHas desertMountains above 3,000 mActive volcanoesLarge lake (> 1,000 km²)
Oceans / SeasPacific, Southern
MountainsAndes
DesertsAtacama Desert
Geo. linesTropic of Capricorn
BordersPeru, Bolivia, Argentina
History & Culture
Colonised by Spain
Economy & Resources
AgricultureGrapes, Wheat, Maize
MineralsCopper, Lithium, Gold, Iron ore
EnergyHydropower, Solar energy
Memberships
G20
🎯 How to identify Chile in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Chile efficiently:
Is the country located in South America?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
Is the country a member of G20?
✅ Yes
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