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Chile
Also Known As Republic of Chile
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Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in the Southern Cone of southwestern South America, the southernmost country in the world, extending along a narrow strip of land between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Chile was proclaimed an independent republic from Spain on 12 February 1818. Its capital is Santiago.
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Population2023 estimate; the 2024 census recorded an enumerated population of approximately 18.5 million. Population Estimate Year Area (sq km) Independence or Founding YearOn 12 February 1818, Chile was proclaimed an independent republic from Spain. Cross-Tradition Connections
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Santiago is the capital of Chile.
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1. Chile (Wikipedia)
1. Chile (Wikipedia)
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Santiago
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756,101.96 km2
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19,629,588 (2023 estimate)
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On 12 February 1818, Chile was proclaimed an independent republic.
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Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in the Southern Cone of southwestern South America. It is the southernmost country in the world and the closest to Antarctica, extending along a narrow strip of land between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. According to the 2024 census, Chile had an enumerated population of 18.5 million.
Andes (Wikipedia)
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The Andes extend from south to north through seven South American countries: Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Santiago (Wikipedia)
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Santiago, also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas.
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