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Chile Map

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General Information

Chile, a long, narrow country, is known for the Andes mountains, Atacama Desert, and Patagonia.

Where Chile is Located

Chile is a long, narrow country along the western edge of South America, bordered by Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It spans over 4,300 km (2,670 miles) from the Atacama Desert in the north to the glaciers of Patagonia in the south.

Landscape of Chile

Chile's extraordinary 4,300km length creates an unparalleled variety of landscapes, from the Atacama Desert (the world's driest) in the north to the glaciers and fjords of Patagonia in the south. The Andes Mountains form a continuous spine with dozens of active volcanoes and South America's highest peaks, while the Central Valley between the Andes and coastal ranges contains fertile agricultural land. Southern Chile features ancient temperate rainforests and the labyrinthine channels of the Chiloé Archipelago, culminating in the granite towers of Torres del Paine and the Southern Ice Field.

Climate of chile

Chile's climate varies dramatically due to its long, narrow geography, ranging from the Atacama Desert in the north, one of the driest places on Earth, to a cold, wet climate in the south. The central region experiences a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. Patagonia in the far south experiences cold, windy weather, with a subpolar climate and frequent rainfall.