Chile Facts

Interesting Facts for Kids

Here are some interesting Chile Facts which were chosen and researched by kids especially for kids.

• Population: 19 million people live in Chile (2022)
• Capital: Santiago, with almost 7 million inhabitants is the country’s largest metropolitan area  
• Name: Republic of Chile
• Government: Democracy, Republic
• Language: Spanish
• Literacy: More than 97% of the people can read and write.
• Religion: mainly Christians (Roman Catholics 77%, Protestants 16%)
• Currency: 1 Chilean peso = 100 centavos
• National Symbols: red, white and blue (national colours), copihue (national flower), condor (national bird) and huemul (national animal)
• National Anthem: “Himno Nacional de Chile” (Anthem of Chile)
• National Day: 18 September
• History: The country was inhabited by the Inca in the North and the Mapuche people in the centre and southern parts before the arrival of the Spanish colonialists. The country gained full independence from Spain in 1810. Chile’s president-elect is Gabriel Boric who will take office from 11 March 2022. The country was led by Sebastián Piñera since March 2018  prior to the November 2021 election.