Country Info >> Chile
Sound economic policies over the past several decades have led to Chile being one of the more stable countries in the region. With a democratic government. steady economic growth, and a larger middle class (in % of total population) than most of its neighbors, Chile has increased its leadership presence in regional and international affairs.
Sources include CIA-The World Factbook
Per Capita GDP
$12,600 as of (2006 est.) Source: CIA-The World Factbook
Main-Line Phones
3.33 million as of (2006 est.) Source: CIA-The World Factbook
Mobile Phones
12.45 million as of (2006 est.) Source: CIA-The World Factbook
Internet Users
4.156 million as of (2006 est.) Source: CIA-The World Factbook
Cable TV Households
1,000,000 as of (2007) Source: LMS est.
Time Zone Vs. Eastern Time (New York, Miami)
+2 hours, during Daylight Standard Time
Country Statistics
CapitalSantiago
Government Type
Republic
Leadership
President Bachelet
Language
Spanish
Primary Religion(s)
Roman Catholic (70%) (est. 2002)
Currency
Chile Peso
Exchange Rate
476.2 CLP to US$1 (Jan '08)
Population
16,284,741 (July 2007 est.)
Location
Southern South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Argetina and
Area
756,950 sq kms, slightly smaller than the size of Montana
Border Countries
Argentina, Bolivia, Peru