CHILE

 Brief Information:

Official Name: Republic of Chile.

Capital: Santiago.

Official Language: Spanish.

Area: 292,258 squared miles (756,942 km²).

Length: 2,650 miles (4,329 km) - North/South.

Width: 265 miles (433 km) - East/West.

Coast Line: 3,317 miles (5,338 km).

Elevation: Highest: Ojos del Salado 22,572 feet (6,880 mts) above sea level.

Lowest: Sea Level.

Population: 2002: (National Statistic Institute estimated) = 15,773,504

                                                                2005 Estimated =  16,136,137

National Anthem: National Anthem of Chile.

National Holiday: September 18 - Independence Day.

Currency: Basic Unit = Peso.

National Government: Democracy - President, Senate and House Deputies are elected by voters.

Local Government: Chile is divided in 13 regions for the purpose of local govern. The 13 Regions have 54 provinces. Each region has a regional governor and local mayors for each city.

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  Chile-greatland. 2005.