Chile - Wikipedia
WEBChile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in western South America. It is the southernmost country in the world and the closest to Antarctica, stretching along a narrow strip of land between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
Chile - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBChile (officially called Republic of Chile) is a country on the south-western side of South America. Most people there speak Spanish. Chile, which claims a part of the Antarctic continent, is the longest country on earth. The Atacama Desert, in the north of the country, is the driest place on earth. The average rainfall there is less than 0.05 ...
History of Chile - Wikipedia
WEBt. e. The territory of Chile has been populated since at least 3000 BC. By the 16th century, Spanish conquistadors began to colonize the region of present-day Chile, and the territory was a colony between 1540 and 1818, when it gained independence from Spain.
Chile | History, Map, Flag, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Chile, country situated along the western seaboard of South America. A long, narrow country, it extends approximately 2,700 miles and has an average width of just 110 miles. It is bounded on the north by Peru and Bolivia, on the east by Argentina, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean.
Geography of Chile - Wikipedia
WEBChile is situated in southern South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean and a small part of the South Atlantic Ocean. Chile's territorial shape is considered among the world's most unusual; from north to south, the country extends 4,270 km (2,653 mi), and yet it only averages 177 km (110 mi) east to west.
History of Chile | Flag, Summary, Independence, & Government
WEBhistory of Chile, a survey of important events and people in the history of Chile from the time of European settlement. Situated along the western seaboard of South America, Chile extends approximately 2,700 miles (4,300 km) from its boundary with Peru to the tip of South America at Cape Horn.
Chile – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBVisit the driest desert in the world, archeological ruins and the Andean highlands. Central Chile (Regions of Valparaíso, Santiago, O'Higgins and Maule) The heart of the country, you can visit the main cities, famous vineyards and some of …
Chile - The World Factbook
WEBApr 16, 2024 · note 2: Chile is one of the countries along the Ring of Fire, a belt of active volcanoes and earthquake epicenters bordering the Pacific Ocean; up to 90% of the world's earthquakes and some 75% of the world's volcanoes occur within the Ring of Fire. note 3: the Atacama Desert - the driest desert in the world - spreads across the northern part ...
Chile country profile - BBC News
WEBDec 11, 2023 · Provides an overview of Chile, including key dates and facts about this South American country.
Chile - A Country Profile - Nations Online Project
WEBChile facts and figures: Official web sites of Chile, links and information on Chile's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital of Chile, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and newspapers.
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