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Chile: Where the Andes meet the Sea

Forming the long, narrow southern pacific edge of South America, Chile is a country defined by dramatic mountain terrain, as the Andes form the eastern border with Bolivia and Argentina down through Patagonia. The modern capital, Santiago, is a major political and economic centre set between mountains and valleys. Far into the Pacific Ocean, Easter Island (Rapa Nui) stands as one of Chile’s most distinctive territories, famous for its ancient Moai statues and Polynesian heritage.

Chile

Local Name

Spanish

Official Languages

Santiago

Capital

Chilean Peso

Currency


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