Geography of Chile - Wikipedia
WEBChile is situated in southern South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean and a small part of the South Atlantic Ocean. Chile's territorial shape is considered among the world's most unusual; from north to south, the country extends 4,270 km (2,653 mi), and yet it only averages 177 km (110 mi) in width.
Chile | History, Map, Flag, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Chile, country situated along the western seaboard of South America. A long, narrow country, it extends approximately 2,700 miles and has an average width of just 110 miles. It is bounded on the north by Peru and Bolivia, on the east by Argentina, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean.
Chile - Wikipedia
WEBChile, [a] officially the Republic of Chile, [b] is a country in western South America. It is the southernmost country in the world and the closest to Antarctica, stretching along a narrow strip of land between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
Chile geography, maps, climate, environment and terrain from Chile …
WEBWithin its borders, Chile has four distinct geographic zones: the dry northern desert, the fertile Central Valley, the forests and lakes of south-central Chile, and the archipelagos, fiords, and channels of the far south.
Geography & Overview of Chile - History, Climate & More
WEBAug 30, 2019 · Geography and Climate of Chile. Because of its long, narrow profile and position adjacent to the Pacific Ocean and Andes Mountains, Chile has a unique topography and climate. Northern Chile is home to the Atacama Desert, which has one of the lowest rainfall totals in the world.
Chile Country Profile - National Geographic Kids
WEBChile is a long narrow country which extends like a ribbon down the west coast of South America. While the coastline is over 4,000 miles (6,437 kilometers) long, it is only about 61 miles (91...
Chile Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBDec 28, 2023 · Chile is a country located in the southwestern part of South America. It is geographically positioned both in the Western and Southern hemispheres. Chile occupies a long, narrow coastal land strip wedged between the Andes Mountains to the east and the South Pacific Ocean to the west.
Chile - The World Factbook
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Chile. South America. Page last updated: August 29, 2024. Photos of Chile. view 35 photos. Introduction. Background. Indigenous groups inhabited central and southern Chile for several thousand years, living in …
The Geography of Chile
WEBChile extends through three continents, South America, Antarctica and Oceania – Easter Island. From east to west it averages 177 km or 110 m from the Pacific Ocean to its border with Argentina.
Topography and history of Chile | Britannica
WEBChile is noteworthy for its unique topography: it is a long, narrow country lying between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. From north to south it is about 2,700 mi (4,300 km) long and nowhere more than 217 mi (349 km) wide.
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