Chile Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Republic of Chile | 
| Common Name | Chile – /ˈtʃɪl.i/ | 
| Nationality | Chilean(s) – noun, Chilean – adjective | 
| Independence | Received in 1810 (from Spain) | 
| Administrative Divisions | 16 regions | 
| Total Population | 18.5 million (#65) with 88% urbanized – 2023 estimate | 
| Major Urban Areas | Santiago (capital city), Valparaiso, Concepcion | 
| Major Languages | Spanish (official) | 
| Electricity Access | 100% of total population | 
| Internet Access | 90% of total population | 
| Currency | Chilean Pesos (CLP) | 
| Real GDP (PPP) | $496.1 billion – 2021 estimate | 
| Real GDP per Capita | $25,400 (#79) – 2021 estimate | 
| Total Area | 756,102 sq km / 291,933 sq mi (#39) with 1.6% water area | 
| Geographic Region | Americas – South America | 
| Bordering Countries | Argentina, Peru | 
| Bordering Water Bodies | South Pacific Ocean | 
National Anthem: “National Anthem of Chile”