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”