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Santiago is situated in Region Metropolitana (RM) in Chile (South America). In Santiago the time zone is GMT -04:00, making it currently on . Sunrise is expected at and sunset at .

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The capital of Chile is Santiago. In 2005 there were 16301726 Chilean people living in Chile, and in 2010 the estimated population of Chile was 17113688 (seventeen million one hundredthirteen thousand six hundred eighty-eight). This shows a population increase of 811962 citizens within 5 years. The currency in Chile is the Chilean Peso (CLP). If you would like to convert CLP into your country's currency, please click here.

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Santiago - Chile

Santiago, also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation (Greater Santiago). It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of 520 m (1,706.04 ft) above mean sea level. Although Santiago is the capital, legislative bodies meet in the coastal town of Valparaíso, a one-hour drive to the west. Chile's steady economic growth has transformed Santiago into one of Latin America's most modern metropolitan areas, with extensive suburban development, dozens of shopping centers, and impressive high-rise architecture. It is an Alpha(-) World City and has a very modern transport infrastructure, including the steadily growing underground Santiago Metro, an ... Read More.

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Santiago - Chile


Santiago, also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation (Greater Santiago). It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of 520 m (1,706.04 ft) above mean sea level. Although Santiago is the capital, legislative bodies meet in the coastal town of Valparaíso, a one-hour drive to the west. Chile's steady economic growth has transformed Santiago into one of Latin America's most modern metropolitan areas, with extensive suburban development, dozens of shopping centers, and impressive high-rise architecture. It is an Alpha(-) World City and has a very modern transport infrastructure, including the steadily growing underground Santiago Metro, an effort at modernizing public bus transport and a free flow toll-based ring road and inner city highway system, part of which is tunneled underneath a large section of the city's main river Mapocho connecting the Eastern and Western extremes of the city in a 25-minute drive.

Santiago is the regional headquarters to many multinationals, and a financial center. Santiago has a diverse, cosmopolitan culture..

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Large Commercial Airports Near Santiago (Region Metropolitana)

1: Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) is 8 miles (13km) away. »

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Current Weather For Santiago on Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Current weather for the city of Santiago which was taken at the nearby weather station 'Pudahuel'. The current temperature at the moment is 23℃ (73.4F) with the humidity currently at 20%. Santiago has a cloud cover reading of ( n/a). Current wind speeds at this weather station are gusting up to 10 knots.

Six Day Weather Forecast for Santiago, Region Metropolitana


Forecast for Thursday, May 24, 2012
Forecasted Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Daily Expected Low: 50F (10℃) Daily Expected High: 70F (21℃)

Forecast for Friday, May 25, 2012
Forecasted Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
Daily Expected Low: 48F (9℃) Daily Expected High: 73F (23℃)

Forecast for Saturday, May 26, 2012
Forecasted Conditions: Overcast
Daily Expected Low: 50F (10℃) Daily Expected High: 64F (18℃)

Forecast for Sunday, May 27, 2012
Forecasted Conditions: Chance of Rain
Daily Expected Low: 48F (9℃) Daily Expected High: 52F (11℃)

Forecast for Monday, May 28, 2012
Forecasted Conditions: Rain
Daily Expected Low: 54F (12℃) Daily Expected High: 52F (11℃)

Forecast for Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Forecasted Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Daily Expected Low: 57F (14℃) Daily Expected High: 68F (20℃)


Santiago Trivia

The 1991 Copa América football tournament was hosted by Chile, from July 8 to July 21, 1991. It was organized by CONMEBOL and all ten member nations participated. This was the last time that the tournament consisted of only CONMEBOL member nations (...) more...


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Travel Guide to Santiago, Chile
www.TheExpeditioner.com http www.facebook.com In November, 2007, I traveled to South America where I visited Argentina and Chile. Watch as I go to Buenos Aires' massive San Telmo Fair, hit the city's nightlife, and fly over the Andes into Chile where I explore the capital, Santiago, and the Maipo Valley wine region.
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Santiago, Chile and surroundings Music Tour - Unravel Travel TV
Chile is a long, narrow country that extends from the Andes Mountains to the Pacific Ocean on the southwest side of South America, from latitude 17° 30' S in the Altiplano to 56° 30' S at the far end of continental Chile and 90° S in its Antarctic territory. Chile has a unique geography: its territory includes Easter Island, in Polynesia, 3700 km from the mainland, as well as territory in Antarctica (Chile Antártico, 1250000 km2). Continental and insular Chile, which includes the mainland and offshore islands and archipelagos, covers 756096 km2. Chile's main territory is roughly twice the size of Germany and consists of a strip of land 4200 km long and 90 to 440 km wide. In the far south, the land is transected by hundreds of islands and fiords. Santiago is the country's capital and largest city in terms of population and employment, with 6061185 inhabitants as of the 2002 census. Located on parallel 33° S, at roughly the same latitude as Buenos Aires and Montevideo, Santiago is the country's main political, economic, cultural and industrial center. It is the gateway to Chile and one of the most modern capital cities on the continent. Chile Tourism www.chile.tourism Unravel Travel TV http Unravel travel TV Twitter twitter.com
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