Santiago, Chile

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Santiago, Chile?Central Chile, Santiago Basin, approximately 110 km (68 mi) southeast of Valparaíso
2. How many people live in Santiago, Chile?Greater Santiago metropolitan area: approximately 6.9 million (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Santiago, Chile?Greater Santiago metropolitan area: approximately 1,660 square kilometers (641 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Santiago, Chile?Santiago is the capital and largest city of Chile
5. What language do people speak in Santiago, Chile?Spanish (official)
6. When was Santiago, Chile built?February 12, 1541

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