Chile

Country Facts

-Continent: South America

-Capital: Santiago

-Population: 16,134,219

-Size: Slightly smaller than twice the size of Montana

-Coordinates: 30 00 S, 71 00 W

-Climate: Desert in north, Mediterranean in center, moist in south

Economy of Chile

Chile's main resources include copper, fish processing, iron and steel, wood, and cement.

It's major exports include copper, fruit, paper, pulp, and wine.

It's major imports include petroleum products, electrical equipment, machinery, and vehicles.

The modern currency is the Chilean Peso.