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Chile, Republic in South America

The nation extends over 4,300 kilometers along South America's western coast, between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains range.

The Spanish colonization of Chile began in 1536 under Diego de Almagro, leading to conflicts with indigenous populations until independence in 1818.

The national dance cueca represents traditional Chilean identity through choreography depicting courtship between a man and woman with handkerchiefs.

The country maintains a robust transportation system connecting major cities through buses, trains, and domestic flights operated by multiple carriers.

The Atacama Desert in northern Chile contains areas where no rainfall has ever been recorded, making it the driest non-polar region.

Inception: September 18, 1810

Capital city: Santiago

Part of: Latin America, ABC nations, South America, Southern Cone

Shares border with: Argentina, Bolivia, Peru

Website: https://thisischile.cl/?lang=en

GPS coordinates: -31.76134,-71.31877

Latest update: November 10, 2025 14:42

Chile: Land of Contrasts, Must-See Attractions

The territories of Chile stretch from the Atacama Desert to Patagonia, featuring national parks, historic cities, lakes, and islands. The country has active volcanoes, glaciers, fjords, geysers, ancient forests, and deserts. UNESCO sites include Valparaíso, the Churches of Chiloé, Easter Island with its moai, and the mining towns of Humberstone and Sewell.

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