The Republic of Chile, referred to as "Chile", is located in the southwestern part of South America, at the western foot of the Andes Mountains. It is adjacent to Argentina in the east, borders Peru and Bolivia in the north, faces the Pacific Ocean in the west, and faces Antarctica across the sea in the south. It is the longest and narrowest country in the world.

Chile is one of the more developed countries in Latin America in terms of economy. Mining, forestry, fishery and agriculture are the four pillars of the national economy.

Main Religions: Catholicism, Protestantism.