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  • Chile's Foreign Minister visited India to boost economic and commercial ties.
  • Located in South America, Chile borders Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina, with the Pacific Ocean to the west.
  • Key geographical features include the Andes Mountains, the Atacama Desert, and significant mineral resources like copper and lithium.

In Summary

Chile (Capital: Santiago)

Republic of Chile’s Foreign Minister leads a High-Level Delegation to India to strengthen economic and commercial cooperation.

Political Features

  • Location: South- western part of South America.
  • Land Borders: Peru (North), Bolivia (North-East), Argentina (East).
  • Maritime Boundary: Pacific Ocean on the West. 

Geographical Features

  • Landforms: Andes Mountains (world’s longest continental mountain chain) form most of the border with Argentina.
  • Desert: Atacama (driest non-polar desert on Earth).
  • Major River: Loa and Baker.
  • Mineral resources: Part of the Lithium triangle (along with Argentina and Bolivia) and world’s top copper producer.
  • Highest Peak: Ojos De Salado (world's highest active volcano).
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Ojos De Salado

The world's highest active volcano, located in the Andes Mountains on the border between Chile and Argentina. It is a significant geological feature and a popular mountaineering destination.

Atacama Desert

A desert plateau in the northern part of Chile, west of the Andes Mountains. It is one of the driest non-polar deserts in the world and is known for its extreme aridity and rich mineral deposits.

Andes Mountains

A major mountain range in western South America, part of which extends into Venezuela. The Andes contribute to Venezuela's diverse geography and climate.

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