Chile

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Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in western South America. It is the southernmost country in the world and the closest to Antarctica, stretching along a narrow strip of land between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Chile had a population of 17.5 million as of the latest census in 2017 and has a territorial area of 756,102 square kilometers (291,933 sq mi), sharing borders with Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. The country also controls several Pacific islands, including Juan Fernández, Isla Salas y Gómez, Desventuradas, and Easter Island, and claims about 1,250,000 square kilometers (480,000 sq mi) of Antarctica as the Chilean Antarctic Territory. The capital and largest city of Chile is Santiago, and the national language is Spanish.

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Humpback whale swallows, then releases, kayaker in Chilean Patagonia A humpback whale briefly swallowed kayaker Adrián Simancas in the Chilean Patagonia before releasing him unharmed. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

Massive waves pound Peruvian coast Unusually large waves hit the coasts of Peru, Ecuador and Chile, causing considerable damage and loss of life. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 30, 2024

Large waves kill three people and close ports in Ecuador, Chile and Peru Fishing boats capsized along the Peruvian coastline as waves were reported to be as high as four metres. Dozens of ports also had to be closed. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:22Published on December 30, 2024

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Skydiver Alvarez hits artificial wave in world first Chilean wingsuit flyer Sebastian Alvarez makes history after leaping 12,000 feet onto an artificial wave in Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi. BBC Sport - Published on September 24, 2024
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