Want to learn about Chile? Here are the flag, the capital city, the animals, the food, and some amazing facts — all explained in a fun way for kids.
Quick facts about Chile
| Capital | Santiago |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 19,000,000 |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Currency | Chilean Peso |
| National symbol | Huemul (Deer) |
| Famous food | Empanadas |
In Chile, people often speak Spanish. A friendly way to say hello is "Hola". 👋
Fun facts about Chile for kids
- Chile is the longest and narrowest country in the world!
- Easter Island, part of Chile, has hundreds of giant stone heads called Moai!
- The Atacama Desert is the driest place on Earth — it hasn't rained in some parts for years!
- Cueca is the national dance that mimics the courtship of a rooster and hen.
- Chile is a land of poets, having two Nobel Prize winners in literature.
Famous places in Chile
- Torres del Paine
- Easter Island
- Valparaíso Port
Nature and symbols of Chile
- Huemul (Deer)
- National sport: Football
Going to Chile with kids?
A few small things to do together before you go turn the trip into an adventure your child already understands:
- Practise saying hello the local way: "Hola".
- Find Santiago, the capital, on a map or globe together.
- Learn to spot the flag 🇨🇱 so your child can find it when you land.
- Try a taste of Empanadas at home, then compare it on the trip.
- Pick one famous place to look out for, like Torres del Paine.
Print a passport stamp
Print this page, cut out the stamp and stick it in a notebook passport. Great for a trip, a school project, or a country-of-the-week at home or in class. Teaching a whole class? Use the free classroom passport.
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