Chile

Interesting Facts About Chile

• Chile is the southernmost country in the world and the closest to Antarctica
• Chile had a population of 18.5 million according to the 2024 census
• Chile is one of the world's 5 largest producers of cherry and blueberry
• Chile is the world's second largest producer of salmon, responsible for 26% of global supply in 2019
• Chile was the 6th largest wine producer in the world in 2018
• Chile's geographical isolation and strict customs policies have kept it free from diseases and pests like mad cow disease and fruit fly
• Arable land in Chile corresponds to only 2.62% of the total territory due to its mountainous landscape

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