| Full country name: |
Republic of Chile |
| Area: |
756,950 sq km (292,500 sq mi) |
| Population: |
15 million (growth rate 1.2%) |
| Capital city: |
Santiago (pop 5,000,000) |
| People: |
90% mestizo, 5% Indians, 5% European descent |
| Language: |
Spanish and a handful of native languages, including Aymara, Mapuche and Rapa Nui |
| Religion: |
89% Roman Catholic, 10% Protestant, less than 1% Jewish |
| Government: |
Republic |
| President: |
Michelle Bachelet |
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| GDP: |
US$184 billion |
| GDP per head: |
US$12,500 |
| Annual growth: |
3.5% |
| Inflation: |
4.5% |
| Major industries: |
Copper, fishmeal, wine |
| Major trading partners: |
USA, Japan, Germany, UK |