Country

Chile

Also Known As Republic of Chile

South America

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. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts

Capital

Santiago 2

Population

19,629,588 2

2023 estimate; the 2024 census recorded an enumerated population of approximately 18.5 million.

Population Estimate Year

2023 2

Area (sq km)

756,102 2

Independence or Founding Year

1818 2

On 12 February 1818, Chile was proclaimed an independent republic from Spain.

Classification

Sovereignty Status

UN Member State 1

Chile

Connections

Associated With

Arica

Arica is a port city and commune in the Arica Province of northern Chile's Arica y Parinacota Region.

Source Arica (Wikipedia)

Biobío Region

Biobío Region is a region of Chile.

Source Biobío Region (Wikipedia)

Cape Horn

Cape Horn is the southernmost headland of Tierra del Fuego, southern Chile.

Source Cape Horn (Wikipedia)

Concepción

Source Concepción (Wikipedia)

Santiago is the capital of Chile.

Source Santiago (Wikipedia)

Santiago Metropolitan Region

Santiago Metropolitan Region is a region of Chile.

Source Santiago Metropolitan Region (Wikipedia)

Southern Cone

The Andes

Source Andes (Wikipedia)

Torres del Paine National Park

Source Torres del Paine National Park (Wikipedia)

Valdivian Temperate Rainforest

Valparaíso

Source Valparaíso (Wikipedia)

Valparaiso Region

Valparaiso Region is a region of Chile.

Source Valparaiso Region (Wikipedia)

Bordered By Water

Strait of Magellan

Has Capital

Santiago

Santiago is the capital of Chile.

Source Santiago (Wikipedia)

Rivers Through Territory

Bio Bio River

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Also in Philosophy Atlas: Roberto Torretti, is where this subject originated.
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Sources

1. Member States of the United Nations (Wikipedia)

Wikimedia FoundationIntroduction

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The United Nations comprise 193 sovereign states and the world's largest intergovernmental organization.

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2. Chile (Wikipedia)

Wikimedia Foundation

Infobox
Republic of Chile
Infobox, capital
Santiago
Infobox, area
756,101.96 km2
Demographics section, 2023
19,629,588 (2023 estimate)
History section, independence
On 12 February 1818, Chile was proclaimed an independent republic.
Introduction
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.

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Wikidata: Chile

Wikidata Q298, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source

Andes (Wikipedia)

Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: The Andes, Lead

Quote, Associated With: The Andes, Lead

The Andes extend from south to north through seven South American countries: Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela.

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Santiago (Wikipedia)

Wikimedia FoundationHas Capital: Santiago, Lead section, capital fact

Quote, Has Capital: Santiago, Lead section, capital fact

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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Valparaíso (Wikipedia)

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chile

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Concepción (Wikipedia)

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Quote, Associated With: Concepción, Infobox, Country

chile

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Arica (Wikipedia)

Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Arica, Lead section

Quote, Associated With: Arica, Lead section

Arica is a port city and commune in the Arica Province of northern Chile's Arica y Parinacota Region.

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Cape Horn (Wikipedia)

Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Cape Horn, Lead section

Quote, Associated With: Cape Horn, Lead section

Cape Horn is the southernmost headland of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago of southern Chile.

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Wikidata: Torres del Paine National Park

Encompasses: Torres del Paine National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Alberto de Agostini National Park

Encompasses: Alberto de Agostini National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Alerce Andino National Park

Encompasses: Alerce Andino National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Alerce Costero National Park

Encompasses: Alerce Costero National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Archipiélago de Juan Fernández National Park

Encompasses: Archipiélago de Juan Fernández National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Bernardo O'Higgins National Park

Encompasses: Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Cabo de Hornos National Park

Encompasses: Cabo de Hornos National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Cerro Castillo National Park

Encompasses: Cerro Castillo National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Chiloé National Park

Encompasses: Chiloé National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Hornopirén National Park

Encompasses: Hornopirén National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Huerquehue National Park

Encompasses: Huerquehue National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Isla Guamblin National Park

Encompasses: Isla Guamblin National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Isla Magdalena National Park

Encompasses: Isla Magdalena National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Kawésqar National Park

Encompasses: Kawésqar National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: La Campana National Park

Encompasses: La Campana National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Laguna del Laja National Park

Encompasses: Laguna del Laja National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Laguna San Rafael National Park

Encompasses: Laguna San Rafael National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Las Palmas de Cocalán National Park

Encompasses: Las Palmas de Cocalán National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Lauca National Park

Encompasses: Lauca National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Llanos de Challe National Park

Encompasses: Llanos de Challe National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Llullaillaco National Park

Encompasses: Llullaillaco National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Melimoyu National Park

Encompasses: Melimoyu National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Morro Moreno National Park

Encompasses: Morro Moreno National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Nahuelbuta National Park

Encompasses: Nahuelbuta National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Nevado Tres Cruces National Park

Encompasses: Nevado Tres Cruces National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Pan de Azúcar National Park

Encompasses: Pan de Azúcar National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Patagonia National Park

Encompasses: Patagonia National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Puyehue National Park

Encompasses: Puyehue National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Queulat National Park

Encompasses: Queulat National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Radal Siete Tazas National Park

Encompasses: Radal Siete Tazas National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Rapa Nui National Park

Encompasses: Rapa Nui National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Río Clarillo National Park

Encompasses: Río Clarillo National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Salar del Huasco National Park

Encompasses: Salar del Huasco National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Tolhuaca National Park

Encompasses: Tolhuaca National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park

Encompasses: Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Villarrica National Park

Encompasses: Villarrica National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Volcán Isluga National Park

Encompasses: Volcán Isluga National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

Wikidata: Yendegaia National Park

Encompasses: Yendegaia National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source

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