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Chile — silhouette, capital and facts
Chile is in South America and its capital is Santiago. With about 19 million people and 756,102 km², it ranks 37th in area and 63rd in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Chile, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Santiago
- Continent
- South America
- Population
- about 19 million
- Area
- 756,102 km²
- Language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Chilean peso
- Flag colors
- red, white, blue
Borders
Chile shares a land border with 3 countries: Argentina, Peru, Bolivia.
Fun facts about Chile
- The Atacama Desert is one of the driest places on Earth, and some weather stations almost never record rain.
- On Easter Island (Rapa Nui), there are about 900 moai statues carved from volcanic rock.
- Chile spans about 4,300 km from north to south and averages less than 200 km in width.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Chile?
The capital of Chile is Santiago.
Which continent is Chile in?
Chile is in South America.
Which countries border Chile?
Chile shares a land border with 3 countries: Argentina, Peru, Bolivia.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Chile?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Chile is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Chile?
The Atacama Desert is one of the driest places on Earth, and some weather stations almost never record rain. On Easter Island (Rapa Nui), there are about 900 moai statues carved from volcanic rock. Chile spans about 4,300 km from north to south and averages less than 200 km in width.
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