Americas/South America
Chile
Santiago
20.2 Mio
756 102 km²
Chilean peso
Coastal
Spanish
Historical Events
1818 - Declaration of Independence
Chile declares its independence from Spanish rule.
1879 - Beginning of the War of the Pacific
Chile enters the War of the Pacific against Peru and Bolivia for territorial expansion.
1883 - End of the War of the Pacific
Chile defeats Peru and Bolivia, gaining significant territory.
1973 - Coup d'état
A military coup overthrows President Salvador Allende's government.
1980 - Enactment of the 1980 Constitution
The Pinochet regime enacts a new constitution amidst widespread human rights abuses.
1990 - End of Military Dictatorship
Pinochet's regime ends, leading to a return to democracy in Chile.
2010 - Chile joins the OECD
Chile becomes a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.