Chile

Government:
Type: Republic.
Independence: 18 Sept 1810 (from Spain).
Constitution: Promulgated 11 September 1980; effective 11 March 1981; amended in 1989, 1993, and 1997.

Geography:
Location: Southern South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Argentina and Peru.
Area: 756,100 km² (291,931 sq. mi.)
Terrain: Desert in north; fertile central valley; volcanoes and lakes toward the south, giving way to rugged and complex coastline; Andes Mountains on the eastern border.

Climate:Arid in north, Mediterranean in the central part, temperate oceanic and cool in south.

People:
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Chilean(s).
Population: 19.7 million (2021)
GNI per capita PPP: $ 11 537 (year)
Ethnic groups: Spanish-Native-American (mestizo), European, Native-American.
Religions: Roman Catholic 69.9%; Protestant 15%.
Languages: Spanish.
Literacy: 95.8%.

Natural resources: Copper, timber, iron ore, nitrates, precious metals, molybdenum, hydropower.

Agriculture products: Grapes, apples, pears, onions, wheat, corn, oats, peaches, wine, garlic, asparagus, beans, beef, poultry, wool; fish; timber.

Industries: Copper, other minerals, foodstuffs, fish processing, iron and steel, wood and wood products, transport equipment, cement, textiles.

Exports partners: China 32%, USA 14%, Japan 9%, South Korea 7% (2019)

Imports partners: China 24%, USA 20%, Brazil 8%, Germany 5%, Argentina 5% (2019)

Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)


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