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Chile

Chile is a country located in the western part of South America, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, Argentina to the east, Bolivia to the northeast, and Peru to the north. It is known for its long, narrow shape, stretching over 4,300 kilometers (about 2,670 miles) from north to south but averaging only about 177 kilometers (110 miles) in width. The country features diverse geography, including deserts in the north, fertile valleys in the central region, and mountainous terrain in the south, including a portion of the Andes mountain range.

The capital city of Chile is Santiago, which is its largest city and the political, cultural, and economic center of the country. Chile has a diverse climate that ranges from the arid Atacama Desert in the north, considered one of the driest places on Earth, to the temperate regions in the central part and the cold climate of Patagonia in the south. The country has a rich cultural heritage influenced by Indigenous peoples, Spanish colonization, and modern developments. Economically, Chile is known for its mining industry, particularly copper production, as well as agriculture and wine production.