What is the total area of Chile?
Chile covers 755,276 km², making it the 39th largest country in the world. Its territory comprises 1.07% of water.
The dimensions of Chilean territory
With its 755,276 km², Chile occupies a unique position in South America. This territory includes 1.07% of water, including lakes, rivers and coastal areas along the Pacific Ocean.
World ranking
This area places Chile at 39th place worldwide among the largest countries. For comparison, Chilean territory is equivalent to approximately 1.4 times the area of mainland France.
Key takeaways
Chile's particular shape — 4,300 km long for only 180 km wide on average — makes this country unique in the world for its north-south extension, from the Atacama deserts to the Patagonian glaciers.