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Vor 6 Tagen · Physical features of Chile The major landforms of Chile are arranged as three parallel north–south units: the Andes mountains to the east; the intermediate depression, or longitudinal valley, in the centre; and the coastal ranges to the west.
Within its borders, Chile has four distinct geographic zones: the dry northern desert, the fertile Central Valley, the forests and lakes of south-central Chile, and the archipelagos, fiords, and channels of the far south.
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Chile is situated in southern South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean and a small part of the South Atlantic Ocean. Chile's territorial shape is considered among the world's most unusual; from north to south, the country extends 4,270 km (2,653 mi), and yet it only averages 177 km (110 mi) in width.
Learn about Chile's geography, people, culture, nature, government, and history. See facts, maps, photos, and videos of this long and diverse South American country.
30. Aug. 2019 · Learn about Chile's physical features, such as its long and narrow shape, its desert, mountainous and temperate regions, and its diverse climate. Find out how Chile's geography influenced its history, culture, and economy.
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28. Dez. 2023 · Learn about the geography, climate, and natural features of Chile, a long, narrow country in South America. See maps of regions, cities, mountains, volcanoes, glaciers, and more.
Images & Videos. Related. Introduction. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. iStockphoto/Thinkstock. National anthem of Chile. When seen on a map, the republic of Chile looks like a long piece of narrow ribbon on the southwestern coast of South America. Chile is a land of physical extremes. Its desert north is one of the driest places on Earth.
