Chile Map

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Located along the southwestern edge of South America, Chile is a captivating country that boasts a diverse range of landscapes and attractions. Bordered by Peru to the north, Argentina to the east, Bolivia to the northeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the west, Chile is often referred to as the "Land of Fire and Ice" due to its incredible geographical contrasts.

Chile stretches over 2,670 miles (4,300 kilometers) from north to south, making it one of the longest north-south countries in the world. The country is characterized by a diverse terrain that includes the imposing Andes Mountains, the expansive Atacama Desert, fertile valleys, picturesque lakes, and a stunning coastline. From the arid north to the lush forests of Patagonia in the south, Chile offers many natural wonders for visitors to explore.

The Facts:

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Capital:	Santiago
Area:	291,933 sq mi (756,102 sq km)
Population:	~ 20,000,000
Official language:	Spanish
Religion:	62.1% Christianity 52.6% Catholicism 9.5% other Christian 37.4% no religion
Ethnic groups:	52.7% Chileans 39.3% Mestizo 8% Amerindian
Currency:	Chilean peso (CLP)
Driving side:	right
Calling code:	+56
Internet TLD:	.cl
Time zone:	UTC−4 and −6 (CLT and EASTc) Summer (DST) UTC-3 and −5 (April to September)
Gross domestic product (PPP):	$597.520 billion (Total) $29,934 (Per capita)
Gross domestic product (nominal):	$344.400 billion (Total) $17,253 (Per capita)
Official government website:	www.gob.cl

Google Map of Chile

History of Chile

Chile's history is equally captivating. The country was inhabited by indigenous tribes for thousands of years before the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century. Spanish colonization brought significant cultural and social changes, eventually leading to Chilean independence in 1818. The years that followed witnessed political unrest and economic development, shaping Chile into the stable and prosperous nation it is today.

List of Largest Cities in Chile

Santiago, Chile's capital, is nestled in a valley surrounded by the Andes Mountains. Home to over 7 million people, Santiago is the country's cultural, political, and economic center. The city offers a blend of modern skyscrapers, colonial architecture, and vibrant neighborhoods.

Other major cities in Chile include Valparaíso, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its colorful hillside houses and bohemian atmosphere, and Concepción, a bustling city located in the Bio Bio region. These cities showcase Chile’s unique charm and offer a glimpse into its rich cultural heritage.

1. Santiago (7,200,000)
2. Valparaíso (1,060,000)
3. Concepción (1,050,000)
4. La Serena (550,000)
5. Antofagasta (450,000)
6. Temuco (400,000)
7. Viña del Mar (350,000)
8. Rancagua (340,000)
9. Puerto Montt (330,000)
10. Talca (310,000)

11. Arica (260,000)
12. Chillán (240,000)
13. Los Ángeles (225,000)
14. Calama (200,000)
15. Colina (195,000)
16. Quillota (185,000)
17. Valdivia (183,000)
18. Osorno (177,000)
19. Copiapó (176,000)
20. Curicó (170,000)

21. Melipilla (150,000)
22. Punta Arenas (146,000)
23. Lampa (140,000)
24. Gran San Antonio (138,000)
25. Ovalle (125,000)
26. Buin (117,000)
27. Peñaflor (106,000)
28. Linares (104,000)
29. Paine (89,000)
30. Los Andes (87,000)

Tourism in Chile

Chile has something to offer every traveler. One of the most popular attractions is Torres del Paine National Park, located in Patagonia. This national park is renowned for its towering granite peaks, turquoise-colored lakes, and stunning glaciers, making it a haven for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

San Pedro de Atacama, in northern Chile, is a desert oasis and a haven for stargazing. Its unique landscapes, including the otherworldly Moon Valley and the geothermal El Tatio Geysers, attract visitors from around the world. Additionally, the wine regions of Casablanca and Colchagua offer vineyard tours and tastings, allowing visitors to indulge in the country's acclaimed wines.

In summary, Chile is a country that enchants visitors with its natural beauty, from the stark landscapes of the Atacama Desert to the majestic peaks of Patagonia. With its vibrant cities, ancient history, and UNESCO World Heritage sites, Chile offers a unique blend of experiences. Whether you seek adventure, relaxation, or cultural immersion, Chile is sure to leave an indelible mark on your travels.

The Best Coastal Towns in Chile

Main sights in Chile

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Regions of Chile

List of Regions of Chile

Region	Capital	Area	Population	Provinces
Arica and Parinacota	Arica	6,515 sq mi (16,873 sq km)	226,068	Arica, Parinacota
Tarapacá	Iquique	16,303 sq mi (42,226 sq km)	330,558	Iquique, Tamarugal
Antofagasta	Antofagasta	48,668 sq mi (126,049 sq km)	607,534	Tocopilla, El Loa, Antofagasta
Atacama	Copiapó	29,026 sq mi (75,176 sq km)	286,168	Chañaral, Copiapó, Huasco
Coquimbo	La Serena	15,668 sq mi (40,580 sq km)	757,586	Elqui, Limarí, Choapa
Valparaíso	Valparaíso	6,331 sq mi (16,396 sq km)	1,815,902	Petorca, Los Andes, San Felipe de Aconcagua, Quillota, Quilpué, Valparaíso, San Antonio,  Isla de Pascua
Santiago Metropolitan	Santiago	5,947 sq mi (15,403 sq km)	7,112,808	Santiago, Chacabuco, Cordillera, Maipo, Melipilla, Talagante
O'Higgins	Rancagua	6,327 sq mi (16,387 sq km)	914,555	Cachapoal, Colchagua, Cardenal Caro
Maule	Talca	11,697 sq mi (30,296 sq km)	1,044,950	Curicó, Talca, Linares, Cauquenes
Ñuble	Chillán	5,088 sq mi (13,179 sq km)	480,609	Diguillín, Itata, Punilla
Biobío	Concepción	9,224 sq mi (23,890 sq km)	1,556,805	Biobío, Concepción, Arauco
Araucanía	Temuco	12,294 sq mi (31,842 sq km)	957,224	Malleco, Cautín
Los Ríos	Valdivia	7,116 sq mi (18,430 sq km)	384,837	Valdivia, Ranco
Los Lagos	Puerto Montt	18,758 sq mi (48,584 sq km)	828,708	Osorno, Llanquihue, Chiloé, Palena
Aysén	Coyhaique	41,890 sq mi (108,494 sq km)	103,158	Coyhaique, Aysén, General Carrera, Capitán Prat
Magallanes	Punta Arenas	51,078 sq mi (132,291 sq km)	166,533	Magallanes, Chilean Antarctica, Tierra del Fuego, Última Esperanza

Provinces of Chile

List of Provinces of Chile

Region	Capital	Area	Population	Provinces
Antártica Chilena	Puerto Williams	5,462 sq mi (14,146 sq km)	1,800	Magallanes
Antofagasta	Antofagasta	26,175 sq mi (67,794 sq km)	400,000	Antofagasta
Arauco	Lebu	2,107 sq mi (5,457 sq km)	170,000	Biobío
Arica	Arica	3,369 sq mi (8,726 sq km)	212,000	Arica and Parinacota
Aysén	Puerto Aysén	17,988 sq mi (46,589 sq km)	32,000	Aysén
Biobío	Los Ángeles	5,787 sq mi (14,988 sq km)	395,000	Biobío
Cachapoal	Rancagua	2,851 sq mi (7,384 sq km)	645,000	O'Higgins
Capitan Prat	Cochrane	14,303 sq mi (37,044 sq km)	4,000	Aysén
Cardenal Caro	Pichilemu	1,284 sq mi (3,325 sq km)	42,500	O'Higgins
Cauquenes	Cauquenes	1,169 sq mi (3027 sq km)	67,500	Maule
Cautin	Temuco	7,108 sq mi (18,409 sq km)	750,000	Araucanía
Chacabuco	Colina	802 sq mi (2,076 sq km)	270,000	Santiago Metropolitan
Chañaral	Chañaral	9,435 sq mi (24,436 sq km)	32,500	Atacama
Chiloe	Castro	2,766 sq mi (7,165 sq km)	170,000	Los Lagos
Choapa	Illapel	3,912 sq mi (10,132 sq km)	90,000	Coquimbo
Coihaique	Coihaique	4,997 sq mi (12,943 sq km)	60,000	Aysén
Colchagua	San Fernando	2,192 sq mi (5,678 sq km)	222,000	O'Higgins
Concepción	Concepción	1,328 sq mi (3,439 sq km)	1,115,000	Biobío
Copiapó	Copiapó	12,563 sq mi (32,539 sq km)	190,000	Atacama
Cordillera	Puente Alto	2,134 sq mi (5,528 sq km)	615,000	Santiago Metropolitan
Curicó	Curicó	2,811 sq mi (7,281 sq km)	290,000	Maule
Diguillín	Bulnes	2,019 sq mi (5,229 sq km)	320,000	Ñuble
El Loa	Calama	16,216 sq mi (42,000 sq km)	180,000	Antofagasta
Elqui	La Serena	6,523 sq mi (16,895 sq km)	500,000	Coquimbo
General Carrera	Chile Chico	4,602 sq mi (11,920 sq km)	7,500	Aysén
Huasco	Vallenar	7,028 sq mi (18,202 sq km)	75,000	Atacama
Iquique	Iquique	1,095 sq mi (2,835 sq km)	300,000	Tarapacá
Isla de Pascua	Hanga Roa	63 sq mi (164 sq km)	5,800	Valparaíso
Itata	Quirihue	841 sq mi (2,177 sq km)	54,000	Ñuble
Limarí	Ovalle	5,233 sq mi (13,553 sq km)	170,000	Coquimbo
Linares	Linares	3,877 sq mi (10,041 sq km)	255,000	Maule
Llanquihue	Puerto Montt	5,744 sq mi (14,876 sq km)	410,000	Los Lagos
Los Andes	Los Andes	1,242 sq mi (3,218 sq km)	110,000	Valparaíso
Magallanes	Punta Arenas	14,054 sq mi (36,401 sq km)	132,000	Magallanes
Maipo	San Bernardo	433 sq mi (1,121 sq km)	500,000	Santiago Metropolitan
Malleco	Angol	5,186 sq mi (13,433 sq km)	203,000	Araucanía
Marga Marga	Quilpué	358 sq mi (927 sq km)	335,000	Valparaíso
Melipilla	Melipilla	1,574 sq mi (4,077 sq km)	185,000	Santiago Metropolitan
Osorno	Osorno	3,561 sq mi (9,223 sq km)	235,000	Los Lagos
Palena	Futaleufú	5,908 sq mi (15,302 sq km)	19,000	Los Lagos
Parinacota	Putre	3,146 sq mi (8,147 sq km)	2,200	Arica and Parinacota
Petorca	La Ligua	1,829 sq mi (4,736 sq km)	78,000	Valparaíso
Punilla	San Carlos	2,009 sq mi (5,203 sq km)	107,000	Ñuble
Quillota	Quillota	519 sq mi (1,345 sq km)	195,000	Valparaíso
Ranco	La Unión	3,178 sq mi (8,232 sq km)	92,500	Los Ríos
San Antonio	San Antonio	622 sq mi (1,612 sq km)	145,000	Valparaíso
San Felipe de Aconcagua	San Felipe	1,027 sq mi (2,659 sq km)	155,000	Valparaíso
Santiago	Santiago	807 sq mi (2,090 sq km)	5,400,000	Santiago Metropolitan
Talagante	Talagante	225 sq mi (582 sq km)	268,000	Santiago Metropolitan
Talca	Talca	3,837 sq mi (9,938 sq km)	375,000	Maule
Tamarugal	Pozo Almonte	15,209 sq mi (39,391 sq km)	21,000	Tarapacá
Tierra del Fuego	Porvenir	8,723 sq mi (22,593 sq km)	8,500	Magallanes
Tocopilla	Tocopilla	6,269 sq mi (16,236 sq km)	32,000	Antofagasta
Última Esperanza	Puerto Natales	21,407 sq mi (55,444 sq km)	22,500	Magallanes
Valdivia	Valdivia	3,937 sq mi (10,197 sq km)	275,000	Los Ríos
Valparaíso	Valparaíso	772 sq mi (1,999 sq km)	751,000	Valparaíso

Geography of Chile

Major Islands and Archipelagos of Chile

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Major Rivers of Chile

Rivers longer than 50 km in Chile:

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Lakes of Chile

Lakes with an area of more than 100 sq km:

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Mountains of Chile

30 highest mountains in Chile by elevation:

1. Ojos del Salado - 6,891m (22,608 ft)
2. Nevado Tres Cruces - 6,749m (22,142 ft)
3. Llullaillaco - 6,739m (22,110 ft)
4. Nevado Tres Cruces Central - 6,629m (21,749 ft)
5. Incahuasi - 6,621m (21,722 ft)
6. Tupungato - 6,570m (21,555 ft)
7. El Muerto - 6,488m (21,286 ft)
8. Parinacota - 6,348m (20,827 ft)
9. Pomerape - 6,282m (20,610 ft)
10. Tres Quebradas - 6,239m (20,469 ft)
11. Pular - 6,233m (20,449 ft)
12. Olivares - 6,216m (20,394 ft)
13. Solo - 6,190m (20,308 ft)
14. Aucanquilcha - 6,176m (20,262 ft)
15. El Toro - 6,168m (20,236 ft)
16. Las Tórtolas - 6,155m (20,194 ft)
17. Alto - 6,148m (20,171 ft)
18. El Ermitaño - 6,146m (20,164 ft)
19. San Pedro - 6,145m (20,161 ft)
20. Medusa - 6,130m (20,112 ft)
21. Sierra Nevada de Lagunas Bravas - 6,127m (20,102 ft)
22. Barrancas Blancas - 6,119m (20,075 ft)
23. Marmolejo - 6,108m (20,039 ft)
24. San Pablo - 6,092m (19,987 ft)
25. Colorados - 6,080m (19,948 ft)
26. Guallatiri - 6,071m (19,918 ft)
27. Nevado del Plomo - 6,070m (19,915 ft)
28. Vicuñas - 6,067m (19,905 ft)
29. El Fraile - 6,061m (19,885 ft)
30. Acotango - 6,052m (19,856 ft)

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