The country where Chileans live is called Chile, officially known as the Republic of Chile. It is a long, narrow country located in South America, stretching along the western edge between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The capital city of Chile is Santiago, and the official language is Spanish. Chile is bordered by Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, and the Drake Passage near Antarctica. The population of Chile is about 18 to 19 million people, most of whom are Chilean by nationality.
