Chile

Chile, officially the Republic of Chile (Spanish: República de Chile), is a country in western South America. It occupies a narrow strip of land between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Spanning over 4300 km (2685 mi) north-south along its coast, it borders Peru in north, Bolivia on northeast and Argentina in east. Its capital Santiago lies at an altitude of 520 m (1706 ft).

Chile has been inhabited by humans since approximately 12000 BCE when hunter gatherers settled down there during Norte Chico civilization era – one of earliest civilizations known so far in Americas region. After that Mapuche people spread across much part of central and southern Chile as well as parts neighboring countries by 16th century CE until Chilean War Of Independence ended with their defeat against Spanish Empire forces led by Bernardo O’Higgins Riquelme & José de San Martín who declared independence from Spain on September 18th 1810 after 10 long years war demanding freedom for native peoples living under colonial rule . Since then, successive governments have implemented economic reforms aimed at modernizing economy while maintaining strong democracy which eventually turned into one most prosperous countries Latin American continent today due both sustained high rates growth GDP per capita levels made possible through various fiscal policies such lowering taxes , diversifying export markets away primarily agricultural products focus towards more tech based ones like copper mining manufacturing etc.. Additionally Chilean government also heavily invests public education system order ensure citizens access quality education regardless their socio-economic status enabling them become productive members society able contribute positively nation’s development efforts .

Since 1990s onwards free market oriented approach taken up resulting significant reduction poverty levels increase life expectancy greater social mobility among population general . Furthermore thanks its unique geography comprising soaring peaks low lying coastal plains diverse flora fauna variety different climates ranging arid desert climate Mediterranean type mountain ranges temperate rain forests , it offers tourists amazing opportunities experience natural beauty few other places can match thus making tourism important sector contributing country’s GDP revenues bringing foreign exchange year round too benefiting local communities providing jobs livelihood options those who work hospitality industry related services ..
In recent times emergence renewable energy sources such solar wind hydroelectric power becoming increasingly viable alternative traditional fossil fuels boosting production clean electricity reducing emissions carbon dioxide air helping combat global warming effects being felt world widely pushing sustainable practices environmentally friendly technologies forefront all conversations centered around environment protection conservation resources planet behalf future generations come….
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