| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | CLISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | CHLISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | SantiagoGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | South AmericaGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | ChileCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | Republic of ChileCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Local name | ChileCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | 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 shapeCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | Presidential republicCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | 18 September 1810 (from Spain)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Independence Day, 18 September (1810)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | Jose Antonio KAST (Pres.)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | CLPISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | Chilean PesoISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | 16ISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
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| Historical overview | "Compendium of Chile's history, social conditions, economic trends, and education written by knowledgeable scholars. Indicated as a basic reading source for academics, military, and travellers. Good bibliography"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57. http://www.loc.gov/hlas/LoC FRD Country Studies [2026] |
| National symbols | huemul (mountain deer), Andean condorCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "Himno Nacional de Chile" (National Anthem of Chile); lyrics/music: Eusebio LILLO Robles and Bernardo DE VERA y Pintado/Ramon CARNICER y Battle; history: music adopted 1828, original lyrics adopted 1818, adapted lyrics adopted 1847; under Augusto PINOCHET's military rule, a verse glorifying the army was added; some citizens refused to sing this verse as a protest, and it was removed when democracy was restored in 1990CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | red, white, blueCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | citizenship by birth: yes; citizenship by descent only: yes; dual citizenship recognized: yes; residency requirement for naturalization: 5 yearsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
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
description: two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and red; a blue square sits in the top left corner of the flag, the same height as the white band; the square has a five-pointed white star in the center meaning: the star represents a guide to progress and honor; blue stands for the sky, white for the Andes Mountains, and red for the blood spilled to achieve independence
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
