Chile flag
The flag of Chile was founded on October, 18, 1817
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Description of Chilean flag: two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and red; a blue square the same height as the white band at the hoist-side end of the white band; the square bears a white five-pointed star in the center representing a guide to progress and honor; blue symbolizes the sky, white is for the snow-covered Andes, and red represents the blood spilled to achieve independence
Country name:
long form: Republic of Chile
short form: Chile
Location of Chile:Southern South America
Chile borders with:
Argentina, Bolivia, Peru
the South Pacific Ocean
The capital of Chile:Santiago
Time difference: UTC-4
Area: 756,950 sq km
Population: 16,601,700
Nationality: Chilean
Official language: Spanish
Government type: republic
Chief of state: President
Currency: Chilean pesos (CLP)
Internet-domain: .cl