About Chile
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Official Name | Republic of Chile (República de Chile) |
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 |