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Chile geography facts

Chile is a country or territory in South America. Its capital is Santiago, and its currency is Chilean peso.

Official name
Republic of Chile
Capital
Santiago
Region
Americas
Subregion
South America
Currency
Chilean peso
Languages
Spanish
Land neighbours
Argentina, Bolivia, Peru
Area
756,102 km²
Landlocked
No
Calling code
+56
Internet domain
.cl

Quick answers about Chile

What is the capital of Chile?

The capital of Chile is Santiago.

What currency is used in Chile?

Chile uses Chilean peso.

Where is Chile?

Chile is in South America, within Americas.

What languages are spoken in Chile?

The reference languages listed for Chile are Spanish.

Which countries border Chile?

Chile shares listed land borders with Argentina, Bolivia, Peru.

Is Chile landlocked?

No. Chile is not landlocked.

States and provinces in Chile

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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