Chile Information is a land of geographical contradictions and a political history steeped in legend.
The charming country is home to the world famous Atacama Desert, the startlingly beautiful Torres del Paine National Park, the ever impressive Patagonian fjords, and of course the mysterious Easter islands. Chile is unforgettable, and is perhaps one of the few countries in the world where one can be skiing in the morning, and drinking cocktails on the beach in the afternoon.

Population: Approximately 16.3 million
Capital: Santiago was founded in 1541 by Pedro de Valdivia. Population approximately 7 million.
Official languages: Spanish
Principal Exports: Mining (especially copper), fishing, agriculture, manufacturing
Political Geography: Chile is divided in 13 regions; Aisen del General Carlos Ibáñez del
Campo, Antofagasta, Araucania, Atacama, Bio-Bio, Coquimbo, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Los Lagos, Magallanes y la Antartida Chilena, Maule, Region Metropolitana (Santiago), Tarapaca, Valparaiso.

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Santiago 16ºC   Viña del Mar 30ºC

Chile stretches over 4,300 km (2,700 mi) along the southwestern coast of South America. Because of its
length, Chile encompasses a variety of climates
(the country contains both arid deserts and icebergs).

Northern   Central   Southern

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Chile’s history stretches back to the times when Native Americans settled in its fertile central valleys and along the Pacific ... Learn more about Chile

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