Chile: flag, capital and facts
Chile is a country in South America (South America). Its capital is Santiago. Population — 19,764,771. Area — 756,102 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Chile
White and red with a single star in a blue square.
The capital of Chile — Santiago
Santiago is the capital of Chile. Santiago is named after Saint James (Sant-Iago).
Facts about Chile
- Official name
- Republic of Chile
- Capital
- Santiago
- Continent
- South America
- Region
- South America
- Population
- 19,764,771
- Area
- 756,102 km²
- Currency
- CLP ($)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- -30°, -71°
How to remember the name
The nameChile sounds like 'chilli' pepper — long and thin, just like the country!
Did you know?
Chile is the world's longest country: 4,300 km along the ocean.
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