Chile: flag, capital and map

Chile at a glance: its flag, its capital Santiago, its population and where it sits on the world map. Plus a way to test yourself afterwards.

Flag — Chile
Chile: its flag

Raised in 1817 during the war of independence, Chile’s flag is nicknamed la Estrella Solitaria, “the lone star”.

White stands for the snows of the Andes, blue for the sky and the Pacific, red for the blood of those who fought; the single star, tradition says, guides the country along the path of progress and honour.

Location map — Chile
Chile on the world map
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Chile in figures

Capital
Santiago
Population
19.5 million inhabitants as of 2021
Area
756,102 km²
Currency
Chilean peso, Unidad de Fomento
Official language
Spanish
Demonym
Chilean
Local name
Chile, República de Chile
Official name
Republic of Chile
Internet domain
.cl
Calling code
+56
UN member since
Admission date: 24-10-1945

Chile: bordering countries

3 bordering countries

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Data: Wikidata (CC0). Flags and map: Geo Nerd.

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