page_title: Outline of Chile
section_title: Environment of Chile
hierarchical_section_title: Outline of Chile / Geography of Chile / Environment of Chile
context_page_description: The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Chile:
  Chile – country in South America occupying a long, narrow strip of land between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Prior to the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century, northern and central Chile was under Inca rule while independent Mapuche inhabited south-central Chile. Chile declared its independence from Spain on 12 February 1818. Today Chile is one of South America's most stable and prosperous nations, a recognized middle power, and an emerging economy.
context_section_description: Climate of Chile
  Environmental issues in Chile
  Ecoregions in Chile
  Renewable energy in Chile
  Geology of Chile
  Earthquakes in Chile
  Volcanism of Chile
  Protected areas of Chile
  Biosphere reserves in Chile
  National parks of Chile
  Wildlife of Chile
  Flora of Chile
  Fauna of Chile
  Birds of Chile
  Mammals of Chile
caption: An enlargeable satellite image of Chile
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