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Chile |
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| Official Name: |
Republic of
Chile (Republica de Chile) |
| Location: |
Southern South
America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean and South Pacific Ocean, between Argentina and
Peru |
| Border Countries: |
Argentina,
Bolivia, Peru |
| Climate: |
Varies;
subtropical deserts in north, cool and damp in south |
| Terrain: |
Narrow coastal
lowlands, low coastal mountains, fertile central valley, Andes Mountains in east |
| Capital: |
Santiago |
| Other Major Cities: |
Valapraíso,
Concepción, Antofagasta |
| Land Area: |
756,626 sq.
km/292,135 sq. mi |
| Population: |
14,508,158 |
| Local Time: |
4 hours behind
GMT |
| Language(s): |
Spanish |
| Currency: |
Chilean peso
(Ch$) |
| Industries: |
Copper, other
minerals, foodstuffs, fish processing, iron and steel, wood and wood products, transport
equipment, cement, textiles |
| Export Commodities: |
Copper, other
metals and minerals, wood products, fish and fishmeal, fruits |
| Visitor Information: |
- |
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Santiago |
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| Region: |
Region
Metropolitana |
| Land Area: |
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| Population: |
Metro pop.
5,200,000 |
| Airport: |
Santiago
International Airport |
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