where is chile located in the world map
Located in the continent of South America, Chile covers 743,812 square kilometers of land and 12,290 square kilometers of water, making it the 38th largest nation in the world with a total area of 756,102 square kilometers.Chile became an independent state in 1818, after gaining its sovereignty from Spain.The population of Chile is 17,067,369 (2012) and the nation has a density of 23 people per square kilometer. The currency of Chile is the Unidad de Fomento (CLF).hile became an independent state in 1818, after gaining its sovereignty from Spain. The population of Chile is 17,067,369 (2012) and the nation has a density of 23 people per square kilometer. The currency of Chile is the Unidad de Fomento (CLF).