Chile
Location: Western coast of southern South America, bordered on
the North by Peru, on the East by Bolivia and Argentina
Area: 292,250 square miles
Population: 13,500,000
Government: Republic
Largest cities: Santiago (capital), Valparaiso, Concepcion,
Antofagasta
Language: Spanish
Ethnic groups: Mestizo 66%, Spanish 25%, Indian 5%
Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant
Chief industries: Steel, textiles, wood products, mining
Chief crops: Grains, sugar beets, potatoes beans, fruits
Minerals: Copper, iron, nitrate, coal, iodine, cobalt, zinc
Leading exports: Copper, iron ore, nitrates, wood products,
fruits
Leading imports: Machinery, chemical products, wheat, vehicles,
fuels
Monetary unit: Peso