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Country Facts:
Chile vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Chile and United States by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Chile vs. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Chile is 291 933 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 1160% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
291 933 mi²
3 678 190 mi²

Coastline length

Chile has a coastline of 3 998.5 mi, while United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi.

3 998.5 mi
12 380.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Chile is Santiago, with a population of about 5 428 590 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

5 428 590 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Chile is Ojos del Salado, its height is 22 615 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

22 615 ft
Ojos del Salado
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

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134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

In Chile, the lowest temperature ever measured was -34.6°F and was recorded in Coyhaique Alto, Aisén, while in the United States, the lowest temperature was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska.

-34.6°F
Coyhaique Alto, Aisén
-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

Chile vs. United States - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Chile is about 19 116 201, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
19 116 201 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 79.6 years in Chile and 80.4 years in the United States.

79.6 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 35.5 years in Chile and 38.5 years in the United States.

35.5 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.68% in Chile and 0.7% in the United States.

0.68%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 96.4% in Chile and 99.0% in the United States.

96.4%
99.0%

Language

In Chile, the main language is Spanish, and in the United States the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

In Chile, the main religion is Christianity; in the United States, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

4 478 000 ppl
Ranking: 51/174
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Chile: 25 068 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

25 068 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194

Currency

Chile: Chilean Peso (CLP). United States: US Dollar (USD).

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CLP
Chilean Peso
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Chile: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, L). Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, L
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Chile has right-hand traffic, United States has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCLP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Chile - January, February, December; United States - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B39 USD - 49 USD
T86 USD - 111 USD
B88 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD

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