About Chile

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Official Name Republic of Chile (República de Chile) Chile Flag
Capital Santiago
Area 756,096 km²
Population Approximately 19,116,201 (as of 2022)
Official Language Spanish
Currency Chilean Peso (CLP)
Time Zone UTC−3 to UTC−5 (varies by region)
International Dialing Code +56
Internet Top-Level Domain .cl
Main Religion Predominantly Catholic
Major Cities Santiago, Valparaíso, Concepción, Antofagasta, Temuco
Major Rivers Maule River, Biobío River, Loa River
Major Mountain Range Andes Mountains
Highest Peak Ojos del Salado (6,893 m)
Neighboring Countries Peru (north), Bolivia (northeast), Argentina (east)
Coastline Borders the Pacific Ocean, coastline length of approximately 6,435 km
GDP (Gross Domestic Product) Approximately $350 billion USD (2023 estimate)
GDP per Capita Approximately $18,000 USD (2023 estimate)
Key Economic Sectors Mining (copper, lithium), agriculture, winemaking, fishing, manufacturing, tourism
Main Export Products Copper, lithium, wine, seafood, pulp, chemicals, agricultural products
Major Trade Partners China, USA, Brazil, Argentina, Japan