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Chile quiz
We ask about Chile in 6 quizzes: flag, 4 trivia questions, 21 Explorer photos, the Americas map and outline. Santiago is the capital.
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8 questions about Chile only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Chile at a glance
| Capital | Santiago |
|---|---|
| Continent | The Americas |
| Location | Southern South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Argentina and Peru |
| Population | 19 million (2025 estimate), 67th of 196 |
| Area | 756,102 km², 35th of 196 |
| People per km² | 25 |
| Land borders | Argentina (6,691 km), Bolivia (942 km), Peru (168 km) |
| Coastline | 6,435 km |
| Highest point | Nevado Ojos del Salado, 6,893 m |
| Official language | Spanish |
| Currency | Chilean peso |
| Flag colours | white, red and blue |
| Independence | 1810, from Spain |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +56 |
| Largest cities | Santiago (6.9 million), Valparaiso (1 million), Concepcion (912,000) |
| Terrain | Low coastal mountains, fertile central valley, rugged Andes in east |
| Climate | Temperate; desert in north; Mediterranean in central region; cool and damp in south |
| Where the name comes from | Derivation of the name is unclear; it may come from a local word meaning either "land's end" or "cold," or a local word that was confused with the Mexican Spanish word chili, meaning a chili pepper, in reference to the area's shape |
| In our quizzes | 6 packs |
Of 3 land neighbours, Argentina shares the longest border with Chile (6,691 km) and Peru the shortest (168 km); there are also 6,435 km of coast. By area Chile is 35th of 196 countries, just behind Turkey and ahead of Zambia. Nevado Ojos del Salado rises to 6,893 m; only 10 countries reach higher.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
21 in Explorer
The highest volcano on Earth, 6,893 metres on the Chile–Argentina border.
Photo: sergejf / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A 6,739-metre volcano where three frozen Inca children were found on the summit.
Photo: Alex1jas / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A granite tower in Patagonia whose silhouette is the Patagonia clothing logo.
Photo: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
A perfect 6,348-metre volcanic cone mirrored in Lake Chungará.
Photo: Gerd Breitenbach / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
An Andean volcano on the Chile–Argentina border with an acidic crater lake.
Photo: Mono Andes from - / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The island where a marooned sailor inspired Robinson Crusoe.
Photo: Serpentus / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceAll 21 Chile photos in Explorer →
Questions we ask
4| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What currency does Chile use? | Peso |
| Which ocean lies west of Chile? | Pacific Ocean |
| The Atacama Desert is mostly in which country? | Chile |
| Which country is about 4,300 km long but on average only about 175 km wide? | Chile |
Facts from our quizzes
Where Chile trips people up
Chile is shown with Cuba, the United States and Uruguay for the flag. Chile's shape is shown beside Argentina, Peru and Colombia.
One trivia question is “What currency does Chile use?” (Peso). Then: “Which ocean lies west of Chile?” (Pacific Ocean). Explorer pins 21 photos in Chile; Torres del Paine and Moai are marked hard.
Every Chile question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Chile?
The capital of Chile is Santiago.
Which continent is Chile in?
Chile is in the Americas.
What is the population of Chile?
About 19 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Chile?
Chile borders Argentina, Bolivia and Peru.
What is the highest point in Chile?
Nevado Ojos del Salado, at 6,893 m.
What is the official language of Chile?
Spanish.