Chile is a long, narrow country located along the western edge of South America. It stretches over 4,300 kilometers from the Atacama Desert in the north to the Patagonian region in the south. The country is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and shares land borders with Argentina to the east and Peru to the north. The capital city of Chile is Santiago, which is situated in a valley surrounded by mountains. Chile is known for its diverse landscapes, including beaches, mountains, and forests. It has a rich cultural heritage influenced by both indigenous peoples and Spanish colonization.