Situated in South America, Chile 🇨🇱 (officially Republic of Chile) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 19.8 million and a total area of 756,102 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Chile through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Santiago, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Chile located?
Geographically, Chile belongs to South America within Americas. Its territory spans approximately 756,102 km², which makes it the 39th largest country or territory on Earth.
Chile has a coastline as well as land borders with Argentina, Bolivia and Peru — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Santiago, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how chilean life really works.
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Who lives in Chile?
Around 19.8 million people live in Chile, making it the 66th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Chile is called a Chilean.
The main language spoken here is Spanish. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Chile — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Chilean peso (CLP, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Chile is +56. Websites from the country typically use the .cl internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Chile are its flag, its capital Santiago, and its approximate population of 19.8 million.
Neighbouring countries
Chile shares borders with 3 countries:
Fun facts about Chile
- Chile's flag emoji is 🇨🇱 — its two-letter country code is CL and its three-letter code is CHL.
- Chile covers 756,102 km², ranking 39th in the world by area.
- With about 19.8 million people, Chile holds the 66th spot in the world population ranking.
- Chile is a member state of the United Nations.
- Chile shares borders with 3 countries.
Chile — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Chile?
- The capital of Chile is Santiago.
- What is the population of Chile?
- Chile has a population of approximately 19,764,771 people, ranking 66th in the world.
- Where is Chile located?
- Chile is located in South America, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Chile?
- The main language spoken in Chile is Spanish.
- What currency is used in Chile?
- Chile uses the Chilean peso (CLP).
