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Chile
- Southwestern Latin America
- 4,300 km long
- 180 km wide
- North: Peru and Bolivia
- South: Strait of Magellan, Chilean Antarctica
- Andes Mountain Range
- Pacific Ocean
- North: Rich in mining and marine resources
- Central Chile: Santiago, a major agricultural and industrial hub
- South: Rich fisheries and forest resources
Chile: Leading Population Indicators
| Population | 16.6 million |
| Population Growth | 1.0% |
| Literacy | 96.50% |
| Life Expectancy | 78.5 years |
| Birth Rate | 15.1 |
| Mortality Rate | 5.5 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 7.2 |
Source: ALADI (www.aladi.org), preliminary estimates for 2007.
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