Close Menu
Interesting FactsInteresting Facts
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Interesting FactsInteresting Facts
    • Home
    • Explore
    • Categories
      • Business
      • Games
      • Geography
      • History
      • Movies
      • Music
      • People
      • Sport
      • Technology
      • TV
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram TikTok YouTube
    Subscribe
    Interesting FactsInteresting Facts
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram TikTok YouTube
    Subscribe
    Home»Geography»Chile: 10 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know

    Chile: 10 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know

    Henno KrugerBy Henno Kruger2 Mins Read120 ViewsAugust 9, 2022
    Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Copy Link

    Chile is bordered by Argentina to the East, Bolivia to the North East and Peru to the North. It’s only one 2 countries on the South American continent that are not bordered by Brazil. They played in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa and were knocked out of the tournament. There’s much more to Chile than just football though.

    NetfloristOfferforge

    Here are 10 Interesting facts about Chile you might not have known

    1. Chile declared independence from Spain in 1818 but was only recognized as a country in 1844.

    2. Spanish is the only Chilean official language.

    3. An estimated 17 million people live in the country (according the 2017 Sensus).

    Chile

    4. Although Ferdinand Magellan passed the region in 1520 the conquest of the region only started in 1540 by the Spanish.

    5. Gabriel Boric is the current president of the country. He has been in office since March 2022.

    6. The country’s coastline stretches 2,700 miles long, running from the Atacama (the world’s most arid desert) in the North, through forests, valleys, mountains, lakes, glacier fields, the Tierra del Fuego and the Antarctic Circle in the South. The country is never more than 110 miles wide East to West.

    7. There are more than 2,000 volcanoes in the country, of which 50 are actually active.

    8. David Selkirk, immortalized as Robinson Crusoe, survived a shipwreck and lived for several years on a desert island off the coast of the country, no doubt thriving on the nutritional benefits of fresh fruit.

    9. Santiago is the country’s capital and also the largest city in the country with an estimated population of 6.2 million people. Santiago was founded in 1541 by the Spanish.

    Santiago Chile

    10. The highest point in the country is Ojos del Salado in the Atacama Region, 6,893 meters (22,614 feet).

    Well, there you have it, 10 facts you might not have known about Chile. If I left out something important, feel free to comment below.

    Watch this space for regular updates in the Geography category on Interesting Facts.

    Related articles:

    • East London: 12 Interesting Facts You Might Not Have Known
    • Stellenbosch: 10 Interesting Facts You Might Not Have Known
    • The DRC: 10 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know
    • Morocco: 10 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know

    Craving fresh facts in your Inbox? Get Factual! Subscribe To Our Newsletter.

    Feel free to explore our website.

    NetfloristOfferforge

    Looking for a gift for that special person in your life? Check out Netflorist.co.za, South Africa's top online florist and gift service. They offer flowers, gifts, and hampers for all occasions AND reliable nationwide delivery.

    Upcoming Events

    Loading events...
    Chile Countries South America
    Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Copy Link
    Previous ArticleMedicine Boy: 10 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know
    Next Article New Zealand: 10 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know
    Henno Kruger
    • Website
    • Facebook
    • X (Twitter)
    • Instagram

    Founder and owner of Running Wolf's Rant, Interesting Facts and SA Music Zone.

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    NetfloristOfferforge
    Categories
    More Geography Facts
    Stellenbosch: 10 Interesting Facts You Might Not Have Known
    June 22, 2022

    Stellenbosch: 10 Interesting Facts You Might Not Have Known

    374 Views2 Mins Read
    New Zealand
    August 15, 2022

    New Zealand: 10 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know

    154 Views3 Mins Read
    Rustenburg
    November 26, 2023

    Rustenburg: 12 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know

    636 Views3 Mins Read
    King Shaka International Airport
    July 29, 2022

    King Shaka International Airport: 10 Interesting Facts

    326 Views2 Mins Read
    More Facts
    BlackBerry Movie
    March 10, 2025

    BlackBerry (2023 Film): 14 Interesting Facts

    24 Views4 Mins Read
    Springboks
    October 5, 2025

    The Springboks: 39 Interesting Facts you might not know

    3,649 Views8 Mins Read
    Pink Floyd in 1975
    June 1, 2024

    21 Notable Events in 1975

    5,974 Views6 Mins Read
    Bring To Bear
    June 28, 2022

    Bring To Bear: 10 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know

    153 Views4 Mins Read
    NetfloristOfferforge
    Follow Us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
    Recent Comments
    • Henno Kruger on Finland: 32 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know
    • F on Finland: 32 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know
    • David Devo Oosthuizen on Celeste Swift: 10 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know
    Subscribe to Our Newsletter

    Let's Get factual!

    Get fresh facts via email

    Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram TikTok
    © 2025 Interesting Facts - Designed by ThemeSphere.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.