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ChilevsSouth Georgia

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Population

🇨🇱 Chile19,764,771
🇬🇸 South GeorgiaNo data

Population data is unavailable for South Georgia, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Surface area

🇨🇱 Chile757,245 km²
🇬🇸 South GeorgiaNo data

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Population density

🇨🇱 Chile26.1 /km²
🇬🇸 South GeorgiaNo data

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Nominal GDP

🇨🇱 Chile$330.27 billion · 2024
🇬🇸 South GeorgiaNo data

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GDP per capita

🇨🇱 Chile$16,710 · 2024
🇬🇸 South GeorgiaNo data

GDP per capita data is unavailable for South Georgia, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

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Capital

Santiago

Grytviken

Population

19,764,771

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Surface area

757,245 km²

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Population density

26.1 /km²

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Nominal GDP

$330.27 billion · 2024

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GDP per capita

$16,710 · 2024

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Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

South America

South America

Currency

Chilean peso · CLP · $

British pound · GBP · £

Nationality

Chilean

South Georgia or South Sandwich Islands

Phone code

+56

+500

Internet domain

.cl

.gs

ISO codes

CL / CHL

GS / SGS

Time zone

America/Punta_Arenas, America/Santiago (+1 more)

Atlantic/South_Georgia

Native name

Chile

South Georgia

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About Chile

Stretching like a thin ribbon along South America's western edge, Chile captivates with its dramatic contrasts—from the arid Atacama Desert to the icy fjords of Patagonia—offering a vivid snapshot of the continent's natural and cultural richness.

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About South Georgia

South Georgia, officially South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, is a British Overseas Territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. It lies about 1,400 km (870 mi) east of the Falkland Islands.

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Chile & South Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Chile?

The capital of Chile is Santiago.

What is the population of Chile?

Chile has a recorded population of approximately 19,764,771 people.

How big is Chile?

Chile covers an area of about 757,245 km².

What is the population density of Chile?

Chile has a population density of roughly 26.1 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Chile?

Chile has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $330.27 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Chile?

Chile has a GDP per capita of approximately $16,710.

What currency is used in Chile?

Chile uses the Chilean peso (CLP), with the symbol $.

Where is Chile located?

Chile is located in South America, Americas.

What are people from Chile called?

People from Chile are referred to as Chilean.

What is the phone calling code for Chile?

The international dialing code for Chile is +56.

What is the internet domain for Chile?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Chile is .cl.

What time zone is Chile in?

Chile spans 3 time zones including America/Punta_Arenas, America/Santiago, Pacific/Easter.

What is Chile known for?

Stretching like a thin ribbon along South America's western edge, Chile captivates with its dramatic contrasts—from the arid Atacama Desert to the icy fjords of Patagonia—offering a vivid snapshot of the continent's natural and cultural richness.

What is the capital of South Georgia?

The capital of South Georgia is Grytviken.

What currency is used in South Georgia?

South Georgia uses the British pound (GBP), with the symbol £.

Where is South Georgia located?

South Georgia is located in South America, Americas.

What are people from South Georgia called?

People from South Georgia are referred to as South Georgia or South Sandwich Islands.

What is the phone calling code for South Georgia?

The international dialing code for South Georgia is +500.

What is the internet domain for South Georgia?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for South Georgia is .gs.

What time zone is South Georgia in?

South Georgia uses the Atlantic/South_Georgia time zone.

What is South Georgia known for?

South Georgia, officially South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, is a British Overseas Territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. It lies about 1,400 km (870 mi) east of the Falkland Islands.