Chile Flag

Chile flag
Chile flag

The flag of Chile consists of two horizontal bands of equal height, white and red, with a blue square in the canton (upper left corner) that is the same height as the white band. The blue square bears a white five-pointed star in the center. The flag has a 3:2 ratio between length and width and is part of the stars and stripes flag family.

The white band represents the snow-covered Andes mountains, the red represents the blood spilled to achieve independence, and the blue represents the sky and the Pacific Ocean. The white star in the blue square represents Venus, which was significant to the country's indigenous Mapuche people, symbolizing a guide to progress and honor.

It is also said to represent an independent state. The flag of Chile was adopted on 18 October 1817 and is known in Spanish as La Estrella Solitaria, or The Lone Star. Flag Day is celebrated on 9 July each year to commemorate the 77 soldiers who died in the 1882 Battle of La Concepción.

The colors of the flag are said to have been derived from the flag flown by the Mapuche during the Arauco War, according to the epic poem La Araucana.

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Country information

Chile is a country located in South America, bordered by Peru to the north, Bolivia and Argentina to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is a long and narrow country that stretches over 4,300 miles from north to south, and it is home to over 19 million people, making it the 62nd most populous country in the world.

Chile has a diverse and multicultural society, with people of European, Indigenous, and other Latin American descent living in the country. The official language is Spanish, and the country has a predominantly Roman Catholic population.

Chile has a varied and unique landscape, ranging from the Atacama Desert in the north to the Patagonian ice fields in the south. The country is known for its beautiful beaches, mountains, and forests, and it is a popular tourist destination.

Chile has a strong and diversified economy, with a wide range of industries including mining, agriculture, and manufacturing. It is a major exporter of copper, fruit, and wine, and it is also home to a growing technology sector.

Chile has a stable and democratic government, with a presidential system of government. It is a member of the United Nations, the Union of South American Nations, and the Pacific Alliance, and it has a strong relationship with the United States and other countries in the region.

Chile has a rich and vibrant culture, with a diverse range of traditional music, dance, and art forms. It is also home to several protected areas, including the Torres del Paine National Park, which is known for its stunning natural beauty.

Independent Yes
Country codes CL, CHL (ISO 3166-1)
Official name Republic of Chile
Official languages Spanish
Religion 62.1% Christianity, 37.4% No religion, 0.5% Other
Capital city Santiago
Continent South America
Time zone UTC−4 and −6 (CLT and EASTc) • Summer (DST) • UTC-3 and −5
Member of United Nations
Union of South American Nations
Organization of American States
Population 19,528,395 (2023)
Population density 26 per Km2 (67 people per mi2)
Urban Population 84.8 % of the population is urban (16,205,574 people in 2020)
Migrants (net) 111,708
Median age 35.3 years
Total area The total land area is 743,532 Km2 (287,079 sq. miles)
Highest point Ojos del Salado (6 893 m, 22 615 ft)
Lowest point South Pacific Ocean
GDP per capita $ 16,265 (World Bank, 2021)
Currency Chilean peso ($, CLP)
Calling code +56
Internet TLD .cl (click here to find and register domain name)
Country Wikipedia Page Chile Wikipedia Page

Main Cities by Population in Chile

# CITY NAME POPULATION
1 Santiago 4,837,295
2 Puente Alto 510,417
3 Antofagasta 309,832
4 Vina del Mar 294,551
5 Valparaiso 282,448
6 Talcahuano 252,968
7 San Bernardo 249,858
8 Temuco 238,129
9 Iquique 227,499
10 Concepcion 215,413
11 Rancagua 212,695
12 La Pintana 201,178
13 Talca 197,479
14 Arica 185,999
15 Coquimbo 161,317
16 Puerto Montt 160,054
17 La Serena 154,521
18 Chillan 150,396
19 Calama 143,084
20 Osorno 135,773
21 Valdivia 133,419
22 Quilpue 130,263
23 Copiapo 129,280
24 Los Angeles 125,430
25 Punta Arenas 117,430
26 Lo Prado 104,316
27 Curico 102,438
28 Villa Alemana 97,320
29 Coronel 92,940
30 San Antonio 85,651
31 Chiguayante 82,545
32 Ovalle 77,138
33 Linares 69,535
34 Quillota 67,779
35 Penaflor 65,495
36 Melipilla 63,100
37 San Felipe 59,294
38 Los Andes 56,859
39 Buin 55,441
40 Talagante 51,764
41 Lota 49,763
42 Hacienda La Calera 49,106
43 Tome 46,698
44 Penco 46,091
45 Coyhaique 45,787
46 Vallenar 44,895
47 Angol 44,856
48 Rengo 38,100
49 Constitucion 37,917
50 Limache 35,876
51 Santa Cruz 33,283
52 Paine 32,766
53 Villarrica 31,602
54 San Carlos 31,517
55 Cauquenes 31,362
56 Curanilahue 30,611
57 Las Animas 30,000
58 Castro 29,926
59 San Vicente de Tagua Tagua 29,560
60 Lampa 29,250
61 Molina 28,775
62 Ancud 28,020
63 Machali 27,595
64 Pucon 26,953
65 Parral 26,904
66 La Union 26,298
67 Puerto Varas 24,958
68 La Ligua 24,857
69 Arauco 24,659
70 Victoria 24,555
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