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Chile

Republic of Chile

Americas · South America

Capital
Santiago
Population
18.7M
Area
756,102 km²
Region
South America
Languages
Spanish
Currency
Chilean peso ($)

Location on the World Map

Chile
Americas · South America
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ContinentAmericas · South America
Neighbouring countries (3)

Famous Personality

Pablo Neruda

poet

He was a Nobel Prize-winning poet whose work became famous worldwide.

Local Delicacy

Empanada de pino

A popular Chilean pastry filled with beef, onion, egg, and olives.

National Symbols

National animalHuemul
National birdAndean condor

Famous Landmark & Geography

Easter Island, a famous landmark of Chile

Easter Island

This remote Chilean island is famous for its monumental moai statues.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropGrapes

Grapes are one of Chile's most valuable crops, underpinning both major wine and table grape industries.

Most grown fruitGrape

Grapes are Chile's flagship fruit, with the country a major global exporter of fresh table grapes.

Major Cities

Santiago Valparaiso Concepcion Antofagasta Vina del Mar

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Ojos del Salado6,893 m
2Monte Pissis6,795 m
3Nevado Tres Cruces Sur6,748 m
4Llullaillaco6,739 m

Major Airports

Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport · Santiago
IATA SCLICAO SCEL
Carriel Sur International Airport · Concepción
IATA CCPICAO SCIE
Diego Aracena International Airport · Iquique
IATA IQQICAO SCDA
El Tepual Airport · Puerto Montt
IATA PMCICAO SCTE

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Guitar

The guitar is foundational in Chilean folk, nueva canción and popular music.

2
Charango

The charango is strongly associated with Andean music in northern Chile.

3
Bombo legüero

This large drum is widely used in Chilean folk and Andean-rooted ensemble music.

4
Quena

The quena is an iconic Andean flute heard in Chilean traditional and revival music.

5
Accordion

The accordion is especially prominent in rural dance music and southern Chilean traditions.

Major Rivers

Loa River Biobio River Maipo River Baker River

Bordering Countries

ArgentinaBoliviaPeru