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Chile

Chile is a long, narrow country between the Andes and Pacific. Santiago is the capital in central Chile.

Fast Facts

  • Its mainland spans roughly 4,300 km north to south; this is not the world’s greatest national north–south span.
  • Atacama aridity, central Mediterranean-type conditions and wetter southern environments illustrate major climatic contrasts.
  • Chuquicamata copper mining and salar lithium resources are important northern associations.
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Part of Visualize CSE, an interactive geography atlas for UPSC Civil Services (IAS) preparation.