Fun facts about Santiago
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The name 'Santiago' was chosen by Pedro de Valdivia as a tribute to James the Great, the patron saint of Spain.
Santiago
Chile
Santiago, also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas.
From the “Etymology” section
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Santiago was founded on 12 February 1541, near Huelén, which Valdivia renamed Santa Lucía.
Santiago
Chile
Santiago, also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas.
From the “History” section
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The city lies in the Santiago Basin, a bowl-shaped valley surrounded by mountains.
Santiago
Chile
Santiago, also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas.
From the “Geography” section
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Santiago has a cool semi-arid climate, with warm dry summers and cool winters.
Santiago
Chile
Santiago, also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Omnespsx (D•ES) · CC BY-SA 4.0