Chile

Republic of Chile

Region

Americas • South America

Capital

Santiago

The flag of Chile is composed of two equal horizontal bands of white and red, with a blue square of the same height as the white band superimposed in the canton. A white five-pointed star is centered in the blue square.

The flag of Chile is composed of two equal horizontal bands of white and red, with a blue square of the same height as the white band superimposed in the canton. A white five-pointed star is centered in the blue square.

Population
19,116,209
Area
756,102 km²
Time Zone
UTC-06:00 + 1 more
Top-Level Domain
.cl

About Chile

Chile is a country located in Americas, specifically in the South America region. Its capital city is Santiago. With a population of 19,116,209, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 756,102 km², making it a large country in terms of land area. With a population density of 25.28 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official language of Chile is Spanish, .

The currency used in Chile is the Chilean peso ($), .

Chile is a member of the United Nations.

In Chile, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country spans across 2 different time zones, from UTC-06:00 to UTC-04:00 time zones.

Chile shares its borders with 3 countries: Argentina, Bolivia and Peru.

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms of Chile

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Santiago
  • Continent: South America
  • Native Name: Chile
  • Demonym: Chilean
  • Top Level Domain: .cl
  • Calling Code: +56
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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