Chile: flag, capital and facts

Chile is a country in South America. Its capital is Santiago. It covers about 756,102 km² (291,932 sq mi). The official language is Spanish. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

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Chile at a glance

Official name: Republic of Chile
Capital: Santiago
Region: South America (Americas)
Area: 756,102 km² (291,932 sq mi)
Official language: Spanish
Currency: Chilean peso ($)
People: Chilean
Calling code: +56
Internet domain: .cl
Landlocked: No
UN member: Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Chile is Santiago.

Chile is in South America, part of the Americas region.

Chile uses the Chilean peso ($).

The official language of Chile is Spanish.

Chile borders Argentina, Bolivia and Peru.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).

Chile at a glance

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