Chile at a Glance

Country:  Republic of Chile
Government:  Republic
Population: 16.6 million
Area:  292,258 miles² (756,950km²); approximately twice the size of Montana
Terrain: low coastal mountains; fertile central valley; rugged Andes in east
Major language(s): Spanish
Major religion(s):  89% Roman Catholic
Capital & population: Santiago; 5.4 million
Monetary unit: CLP (Chilean Peso)