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🇨🇱 Chile Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Chile is a country in South America, South America. It covers a total area of 756,102 km² and has a coastline of 6,435 km. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
South America
geographical region
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Region
South America
sub-region
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Total Area
756,102 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
26/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
6,435 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC−3/−4
UTC offset
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Independence
1818
established
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Climate
Highly varied — desert north, Mediterranean center, subpolar south
general type

Location and Position

Chile is situated in South America, within the broader continent of South America. The country has a coastline of 6,435 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Chile covers a total area of 756,102 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 19.5M across this area, the population density is 26/km². The capital city is Santiago.

Climate

The climate of Chile is highly varied — desert north, mediterranean center, subpolar south. The best time to visit is generally December–February (south), year-round (north), when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Chile

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Peru
Lima
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Bolivia
Sucre / La Paz
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Argentina
Buenos Aires

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chile located?

Chile is located in South America, South America. The capital city is Santiago.

How large is Chile?

Chile has a total area of 756,102 km² with a population density of 26/km².

What countries border Chile?

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

What is the climate of Chile?

The climate of Chile is Highly varied — desert north, Mediterranean center, subpolar south. The best time to visit is December–February (south), year-round (north).

What timezone is Chile in?

Chile observes UTC−3/−4 timezone.

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