CHILE

Chile is unique for its very long (2,650 miles) and comparatively narrow (maximum 250 miles) shape and for its great variety of natural features. It extends from latitudes 18 to 56 grades south and contains one of the driest regions in the world and one of the wttest areas in South America. It is bound on the north by Peru, on the northeast by Bolivia, on its long eastern border (3,200miles) by Argentina and on the west by the Pacific Ocean.

In its economy and public services, Chile is one of the most developed countries in the Andean region.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Area			736,905 sq. km 		(284,520 sq. mi.)
Capital City		Santiago
Gross National Product	
per capita		$ 1,510 		(1988 estimate)
Currency unit		Peso
Population		13'173,000		(1990 estimate)
Density			16.7 persons/sq. mi.	(1986 estimate)
Urban-rural population	83.6 urban, 16.4 rural
Nartural increase	1.6 %			(1985-1990)
Illiteracy rate		5.6 %			(1985 estimate)
Highest point		22,572 ft		(Ojos del Salado)
Main cities		Concepcion, Vina del Mar, Valparaiso
National Holiday	Independence Day, 18 September
Map of Chile
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