Fun facts about Chile
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The Incas called the valley of the Aconcagua Chili, named after a Picunche tribal chief called Tili.
Chile
Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in western South America. It is the southernmost country in the world and the closest to Antarctica, extending along a narrow strip of land between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
From the “Etymology” section
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The Mapuche are the largest Indigenous group in South America, with a population of nearly two million.
Chile
Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in western South America. It is the southernmost country in the world and the closest to Antarctica, extending along a narrow strip of land between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
From the “History” section
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Chile is among the longest north–south countries in the world, stretching over 4,300 km.
Chile
Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in western South America. It is the southernmost country in the world and the closest to Antarctica, extending along a narrow strip of land between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
From the “Geography” section
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Chile controls Easter Island, which it incorporated into its territory in 1888.
Chile
Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in western South America. It is the southernmost country in the world and the closest to Antarctica, extending along a narrow strip of land between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Pablo Trincado · CC BY 2.0
A military coup on 11 September 1973 overthrew President Salvador Allende, who reportedly committed suicide during the attack.
Chile
Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in western South America. It is the southernmost country in the world and the closest to Antarctica, extending along a narrow strip of land between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Pablo Trincado · CC BY 2.0