Republic of Chile
Is a country in South America occupying a long and narrow coastal strip wedged between the Andes mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific forms the country's entire western border, with Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage at the country's southernmost tip. Chile claims 1,250,000 km² (482,628 sq mi) of territory in Antarctica.
Capital (and largest city): Santiago
Official languages: Spanish
Demonym: Chilean
Government: Democratic republic
President: Michelle Bachelet (PS)
Independence: from Spain
First National Government Junta: September 18, 1810
Declared: February 12, 1818
Recognized: April 25, 1844
Population
June 2007 estimate 16,598,074 (60th)
2002 census 15,116,435
Density 22/km² (155th)
Currency: Peso (CLP)
Internet TLD .cl
Calling code +56
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