Chile: capital, population, borders and facts
Chile is a country in South America. Its capital city is Santiago. Roughly 20 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Chile shares a land border with 3 countries: Argentina, Bolivia and Peru. Its coast touches the Pacific Ocean. The national flag uses white, blue and red.
| Capital city | Santiago |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Population (approx.) | 20 million |
| Land neighbours | 3: Argentina, Bolivia, Peru |
| Seas and oceans | Pacific Ocean |
| Flag colours | white, blue, red |
Outline of Chile
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Chile?
The capital of Chile is Santiago.
What is the population of Chile?
Chile has roughly 20 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Chile?
Chile borders Argentina, Bolivia and Peru.
Is Chile landlocked?
No, Chile is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Chile
In Chile, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and L and emergency number police 133, ambulance 131, fire 132. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Chile travel basics page.
Put what you know about Chile to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Chile is Santiago. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Chile flag uses white, blue and red. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Chile has 3 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 20 million people, Chile is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
More countries in South America
Argentina Bolivia Brazil Colombia Ecuador Guyana Paraguay Peru Suriname Uruguay Venezuela
Facts are rounded and checked against standard references, but please double-check anything important. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.