Chile is a sovereign state in South America. This profile connects its political geography, language, currency, borders and national football record to TerraScope’s complete world index.
Retrieved 2026-11-13. The latest available year differs by indicator and country; these are observations, not 2026 forecasts. Missing data stays blank rather than receiving an estimate.
Beyond the quick facts
Chile in depth.
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The state in one line
Republic of Chile is a sovereign country in South America, Americas. Its capital is Santiago.
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A sense of scale
The country covers 756,102 km², ranking #37 by total area in TerraScope’s 195-country index. Its atlas population is 19.9 million, with a density of about 26 people per km².
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Language and identity
The structured language register lists Spanish. The common English demonym is Chilean.
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Connected to the wider world
Chile has maritime access and shares land borders with 3 neighbours.
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Money and connection
The currency register lists Chilean peso ($). The international calling prefix is +56, while .cl is used for country-code web domains.
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Cities and landmarks
Santiago: Capital beneath the Andes and a transport hub Torres del Paine: Patagonian granite towers and trekking routes Valparaíso: Hillside port city with funiculars and murals
History · culture · geography
10 interesting facts.
Atlas-verified core facts
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Santiago is the capital of Republic of Chile.
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With 19.9 million people in its 2025 World Bank reference, Chile ranks about #65 by population among TerraScope's 195 sovereign-state profiles.
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Chile covers 756,102 km², placing it about #37 in the world by total area.
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Chile sits in South America, Americas, south of the equator.
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Chile has a coastline and shares land borders with 3 states.
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Spanish is listed in the national record.
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Chilean peso ($) is used for everyday transactions.
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Traffic keeps to the right; the common English demonym is Chilean.
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The country spans 4 IANA time zones, including America/Coyhaique, America/Punta_Arenas, America/Santiago.
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The international calling code is +56, while .cl is the country-code web domain.
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Six more ways to get your bearings
A little deeper.
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Names written locally
Chile
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Position on the planet
The atlas reference point is 30.0° south and 71.0° west. This is a country reference point, not an address.
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World Heritage record
7 UNESCO-listed properties are associated with Chile in this snapshot. Shared properties appear in every participating country.
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Cultural landscapes
7 listed properties carry cultural or mixed status. The register includes living traditions, built places and archaeological landscapes, not only monuments.
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Nature in the register
The World Heritage register is selective. A missing natural listing is not a measure of a country's biodiversity or scenery.
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A name, a place, a source
Use the linked UNESCO records for each property's history and conservation context. The country's 2025 population observation and the heritage check date describe different snapshots.
Names and reference coordinates: world-countries / ISO data. Heritage: UNESCO World Heritage List ↗, checked 2026-10-17.
History you can put on a map
Places with a past.
7 World Heritage properties
Start with cultural landmarks and historic landscapes, then explore the country's natural heritage. Open a record for its history, significance and conservation context. Listing is not a guarantee of visitor access.
This complete-index profile currently carries verified geographic data. Current political leadership is maintained in the extended editorial records because office-holders require continuous date-stamped verification.
The next national vote
Election watch.
Election watchChile
Next national election
No confirmed date in our checked register. A live countdown appears when an exact official date is verified.
When to start lookingMarch–May and September–November are useful shoulder-season starting points; climate still varies sharply by region and altitude.Language registerSpanishMoneyChilean peso ($)Getting aroundTraffic keeps to the right. Check intercity options and local transport before arrival.TimeAmerica/Coyhaique · America/Punta_Arenas · America/Santiago · Pacific/EasterEntry planningVisa and health rules depend on your passport and can change. Verify them with official authorities before paying.
Geographic structure: ISO 3166 / world-countries reference data. Population: World Bank SP.POP.TOTL latest available observation, with Vatican City’s official 2024 resident count used for that record. Time zones: IANA-linked country data. Football dossiers contain selected historical honours; Spain’s men’s World Cup record includes 2026. Other honours panels remain historical editorial selections; current-player panels are curated highlights, not complete squads. The 10 featured leadership records have official references checked on 2026-09-30; other profiles leave office-holders unfilled. The World Bank statistical dataset was refreshed on 2026-09-30. View source editions and coverage →
Before you go
Everyday life in Chile.
Cost of living · price comparison
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Household prices relative to the US (US=100) · 2025.
World Bank household consumption price index. This measures national price levels. Rent and visitor costs vary locally. Source & definition
Currency strength · 30-day USD change
Reference series unavailable
Shown only when both dated observations exist. A nominal exchange rate alone does not measure strength.
