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Demographics Results: Chile
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| Country |
Chile |
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| Region |
Southern South America |
| Area (sq km) |
756,102 |
| Border |
Argentina, Bolivia, Peru |
| Population |
17,067,369 |
| Nationality |
Chilean(s) |
| Ethnicity |
White and White-Amerindian 95.4%, Mapuche 4%, other indigenous groups 0.6% |
| Religion |
Roman Catholic 70%, Evangelical 15.1%, Jehovah's Witness 1.1%, other Christian 1%, other 4.6% (2002 census) |
| Language |
Spanish |
| Literacy |
96% |
| Government |
Republic |
| Capital |
Santiago |
| Leader |
President Sebastian Pinera Echenique (since March 11, 2010) |
| Currency |
Chilean peso (CLP) |
| Independence Day |
Sept. 18, 1810 (from Spain) |
| National Holiday |
Independence Day (September 18, 1810) |
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