| Introduction
Located along the Pacific coast of South America, Chile is a narrow,
skinny country that borders with Peru in the north, and Bolivia
and Argentina in the east.
With a surface area of 756.096 square kilometers, Chile has 14.7
million inhabitants, 4.3 million of them concentrated in the
capital of the country, Santiago. 80% of the population is urban-based.
Politically, Chile is divided in 12 regions, including the
Antarctic territory, plus the metropolitan region.
The official language of Chile is Spanish , and its currency the
Chilean peso . Chile is a mestizo country, of mixed European and
indigenous extraction, and the indigenous tradition is still visible
in several parts of the country. Chile's literacy rate is one of
Latin America's highest. Nearly 90% of the Chileans are Roman Catholic,
but there exists a freedom of religious expression here.
Chilean people are friendly and hospitable to foreigners. The economy
is strong, and the police are trustworthy. This, together with the
incredible beauty of its geography, and the well developed transport
system, make this country a very attractive destination for all
travellers.
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