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Chilean flag |
| Country |
Chile |
| Capital |
Santiago |
| Location |
Southern South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Argentina and Peru |
| Size |
756,950 sq km |
| Terrain |
low coastal mountains; fertile central valley; rugged Andes in east |
| Climate |
temperate; desert in north; Mediterranean in central region; cool and damp in south |
| Languages |
Spanish |
| Nationality |
noun: Chilean(s) adjective: Chilean |
| Religion |
Roman Catholic 89%, Protestant 11%, Jewish NEGL% |
| Currency |
Chilean peso (CLP) |
| Exports |
copper, fish, fruits, paper and pulp, chemicals |
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