Santiago - Wikipedia
WebSantiago (/ ˌ s æ n t i ˈ ɑː ɡ oʊ /, US also / ˌ s ɑː n-/; Spanish: [sanˈtjaɣo]), also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas.
Santiago | History, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WebApr 17, 2024 · Santiago, capital of Chile. It lies on the canalized Mapocho River, with views of high Andean peaks to the east. The city was founded as Santiago del Nuevo Extremo (‘Santiago of the New Frontier’) in 1541 by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia. It was named Chile’s capital in 1818.
Santiago - Wikiwand
WebSantiago, also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas. It is located in the country's central valley and is the center of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, which has a population of seven million, representing 40% of Chile's total population.
Santiago de Chile - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
WebSantiago, también conocida como Santiago de Chile, es la capital y ciudad principal de Chile y de la Región Metropolitana de Santiago, de la que además es el centro geográfico y cuya población se concentra en su gran mayoría en la ciudad.
Santiago, Chile - New World Encyclopedia
WebSantiago, officially Santiago de Chile, is the federal capital of Chile, and the center of its largest metropolitan area, known as "Greater Santiago." It is situated at an elevation of 1,700 feet (520 m) in the country's central valley. Although Santiago is the nation's capital city, legislative bodies meet in the nearby port city of ...
Santiago – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebSantiago is the capital and economic center of Chile. With its many museums, events, theaters, restaurants, bars and other entertainment and cultural opportunities, it is also the cultural center of the country. For visitors it's both the gateway to the country and a destination in its own right with an eclectic architecture, a vibrant culinary ...
Santiago - Chile Travel
WebSantiago. Santiago captivates with its assorted panoramas and its versatility. The Chilean capital fills with life all those that visit. Lose yourself in its streets to find original art galleries, innovative design stores and arts & crafts fairs, as well …
Santiago summary | Britannica
WebSantiago , City (pop., 2002 prelim.: 4,630,000), capital of Chile. It is located in central Chile, on the Mapocho River at an elevation of about 1,700 ft (520 m). Founded in 1541 by the Spanish, the city has suffered repeatedly from earthquakes, floods, and civil disorder.
Santiago, Chile | Encyclopedia.com
WebSantiago is the capital of Chile, the center of the metropolitan region, and home to one third of the country's inhabitants (5,623,000 of 16,185,000, according to the UN's World Urbanization Prospects: The 2003 Revision). The city is located in a closed basin between the Andes and the Coastal Range (Cordillera de la Costa).
Santiago Travel Guide - National Geographic
WebLocated in the middle of a valley, surrounded by mountains, and crossed by a river, Santiago—Chile's capital—is emerging as a vibrant and cosmopolitan city. Its strategic location allows you ...
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