Chile facts

By Jill Bartholomew, Junior Writer. It extends across degrees of latitude but is only 150km (93mi) wide from west to east. It has an area of 751square km. Santiago is its capital and largest city.

Spanish is its national language and Peso (CLP) is its official currency. Its three bordering countries are Argentina, Peru, and Bolivia.

Did you know these interesting facts? They even show the weather forecast for it on the news. Find out about geography, attractions, foo sports, people and so much more. A long, narrow country, it extends approximately 7miles and has an average width of just 1miles. Ecuador also, if you were wondering).

The majority of people there speak Spanish. The Atacama Desert, in the north of the country, is the driest place on earth. The average rainfall there is less than 0.

Chile Facts Image credit: en. The ranking of the income per capita, competitiveness, human development, economic freedom and peace is great. We don’t have all day, though, so let’s go with seven. Click to read more facts or download the worksheet collection.

It lies on the canalized Mapocho River, with views of high Andean peaks to the east. It is also a volcanic mountain. The safest country in South America, from mountains to giant pools to wine country. Pin this article to save for later. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, and Argentina to the east.

Currently, it’s projected to be just past. Peru is at its northern tip, Bolivia is located to the. It’s hard to find a reason not to love it. The amazing mountains, culture, beaches and adventure sports….

The Moon Valley – Image Source 29. The government also sponsors research on UFOs. Most of the city lies between 5m (6ft) and. Some weather stations in the Atacama have never received rain.

NATURE OF CHILE The longest and thinnest country.

Many commercial offices close for a long lunch hour, which can vary from business to business. Generally, hours are Monday through Friday from 10am to 7pm, closing for lunch around or 1:30pm and reopening at 2:30. The famous one is the Illapel earthquake.

It was the arrival of the Spaniards which unified the country under one rule in the mid 15th century. As a general rule, the farther north the hotter and drier the climate. Home to the Patagonian Ice Fields, some world-class fishing destinations, and other tourist attractions, this region is a pristine destination for adventure lovers.