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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

Cities

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Arica, Cities

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

Source Arica (Wikipedia)

Biobío Region is a region of Chile.

Source Biobío Region (Wikipedia)
Cape Horn, Landforms

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

Source Cape Horn (Wikipedia)
Concepción, Cities
Source Concepción (Wikipedia)
Patagonia, Regions
Santiago, Cities

Santiago is the capital of Chile.

Source Santiago (Wikipedia)

Santiago Metropolitan Region is a region of Chile.

Source Santiago Metropolitan Region (Wikipedia)
Southern Cone, Regions
The Andes, Regions
The Andes, Landforms
Source Andes (Wikipedia)
Source Torres del Paine National Park (Wikipedia)
Valparaíso, Cities
Source Valparaíso (Wikipedia)

Valparaiso Region is a region of Chile.

Source Valparaiso Region (Wikipedia)

Bordered By Water

Has Capital

Santiago, Cities

Santiago is the capital of Chile.

Source Santiago (Wikipedia)

Rivers Through Territory

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Sources
1. Member States of the United Nations (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroduction
Quote, Introduction
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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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)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Valparaíso, Infobox, Country
Quote, Associated With: Valparaíso, Infobox, Country
chile
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Concepción (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Concepción, Infobox, Country
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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