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Here are some interesting and fun facts about Santiago – the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in South America. 

Country-Area Code: +56-2

Population: City 4,8 mio – metropolitan area 6,99 mio (2025)

Language: Spanish (Chilean Spanish)

Currency: The Chilean peso

• Santiago, translating to Saint James, is situated in a valley, at the foot of the Andes Mountains and the Chilean Coast Range. 
• The city was founded in 1541 by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia, and Santiago has been the capital of Chile ever since.
• It’s Chile’s largest and most populated city, acting as the center of Chilean culture, business, and industry. It has different neighbourhoods with its own distinct character, from vibrant nightlife, art galleries, to fine dining and high-end shops.
• Santiago offers easy access to both the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, with skiing and beach access possible on the same day. You can ski up in the Andes and walk on the beach an hour later!

Did you know…?

• It boasts modern architecture, such as the Gran Torre Costanera, a skyscraper that stands 300 meters tall, making it the tallest building in the city and one of the tallest in Latin America.
• Santiago industries include banking, automotive, food processing, mining, and IT services.