Geography - English version - Santiago de Chile

Geography

Chile is situated between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean in a narrow strip of land not exceeding 350 kilometers in width. The country stretches from its northern border with Peru and Bolivia, to the Antarctic Territory, where we have several military bases and scientific. These make up the Chilean Antarctic Territory. The maximum extension of our territory reaches 4329 kilometers.

Our geography is characterized by its clear contrasts and diversity. While in northern climate conditions the existence of the world's driest desert, the Atacama, in the central and southern Chile are increasing the green valleys with fertility eat fruits and vegetables to the population ny major international markets, accustomed to the high quality of our nectarine orchard, wine and grapes, among others.

Overview of Chile

Surface

756,945 km ²

Population

15,211,308 inhabitants

Density

20.1 inhabitants per km ²

Capital

Santiago de Chile

Santiago City

5,493,062 inhabitants