🇨🇱 CL / CHL

Chile Flag Encyclopedia

Chile is located in South America. Its capital is Santiago. This page summarizes the flag, geography profile, landmarks and country facts.

Capital

Santiago

Continent

South America

ISO Alpha-2

CL

Chile flag
Chile / Chile

Country Facts

Population
19.6 million
Area
756,102 km²
Calling Code
+56
Currency
CLP $

Landmarks

  • Torres del Paine
  • Easter Island Moai
  • Atacama Desert

Flag Meaning

Chile is located in South America, with Santiago as its capital. This file summarizes its flag symbolism, geography profile, landmarks and core country facts.

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Chile / CL

Deep Study Profile

Chile's flag combines a white-red horizontal division with a blue canton and one white star. It is a strong example of star-and-canton flag design in the Americas.

Flag Design Notes

  • The blue canton sits at the upper hoist and contains a single white star.
  • The fly side is divided into white above and red below.
  • Its layout is compact, with the star acting as the primary recognition point.

Memory and Quiz Tips

  • Remember Chile by one white star in a blue corner.
  • Use Santiago as the capital cue.
  • Compare with Cuba, Panama and the United States for canton-and-star practice.