Chile

Key facts

Which countries border Chile?3

• Argentina
• Bolivia
• Peru

Chile in the game

Every puzzle gives three clues that exactly one country satisfies. Chile is a household name, so it can be the answer even in easy puzzles. These are the 31 clues from the pool that are true of Chile, rarest first — the fewer countries share a clue, the harder it works for you on the board.

• The Andes run through it1 of 7
• Its currency is called the peso1 of 8
• Spans more than two time zones1 of 10
• Stretches more than 20 degrees of latitude1 of 10
• The Tropic of Capricorn passes through it1 of 10
• Is in South America1 of 12
• Its capital city's name begins with “S”1 of 17
• Its name begins with “C”1 of 17
• Spans more than one time zone1 of 18
• Has Spanish as an official language1 of 20
• Has a peak higher than 5,000 m1 of 27
• Has a higher peak than anywhere in France1 of 29
• Lies entirely in the Southern Hemisphere1 of 34
• Is in the Americas1 of 35
• Is larger than France1 of 41
• Has a peak higher than 4,000 m1 of 43
• Has a higher peak than anywhere in Japan1 of 46
• Lies entirely in the western hemisphere1 of 49
• Every country it borders is larger than it1 of 51
• Has an area larger than 500,000 km²1 of 51
• Stretches more than 10 degrees of latitude1 of 52
• Is larger than Japan1 of 60
• Has a peak higher than 3,000 m1 of 65
• Its flag features a star1 of 67
• Its name has 6 letters or fewer1 of 67
• Has an area larger than 200,000 km²1 of 84
• Borders a landlocked country1 of 88
• Its flag contains blue1 of 99
• Borders more than 2 countries1 of 111
• Has exactly one official language1 of 130
• Drives on the right1 of 141

Common questions about Chile

Which countries border Chile?

Chile shares a land border with 3 countries: Argentina, Bolivia and Peru.

What is the capital of Chile?

The capital of Chile is Santiago.

Is Chile landlocked?

No. Chile has a coastline.

What language is spoken in Chile?

Chile has one official language, Spanish.