Chile is a country in South America, South America with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Chile that most people don't know.
Chile is the world's longest country from north to south — stretching 4,300km — yet averages only 177km wide. The Atacama Desert is so dry that some weather stations have never recorded rain.
Chile is the longest country in the world — 4,300 km from north to south.
Chile's Atacama Desert is the driest non-polar desert on Earth.
Chile produces one third of the world's copper.
Easter Island, with its mysterious Moai statues, belongs to Chile.
Chile is the world's longest country from north to south — stretching 4,300km — yet averages only 177km wide. The Atacama Desert is so dry that some weather stations have never recorded rain.
Chile is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
Patagonia's crown jewel — jagged granite towers above glaciers and turquoise lakes
The driest desert on Earth, with surreal salt flats, geysers and star-filled skies
A remote UNESCO island with 887 mysterious moai stone statues
Swirling blue marble caverns rising from the turquoise waters of Lake General Carrera
Chile is the world's longest country from north to south — stretching 4,300km — yet averages only 177km wide. The Atacama Desert is so dry that some weather stations have never recorded rain.
The capital of Chile is Santiago.
Chile has a population of approximately 19.5M.
The official language of Chile is Spanish.
Chile gained independence in 1818.
Chile uses the Peso (CLP).