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Santiago (/ ˌ s æ n t i ˈ ɑː ɡ oʊ /, US also / ˌ s ɑː n-/; Spanish: [sanˈtjaɣo]), also known as Santiago de Chile (Spanish: [san̪ˈtja.ɣo ðe ˈtʃi.le] ⓘ), is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas.
- Santiago (Disambiguation)
Santiago is the capital city of Chile. Santiago may also...
- Santiago Province, Chile
Administration. As a province, Santiago is a second-level...
- Santiago Metropolitan Region
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- Gran Torre Santiago
Gran Torre Costanera, previously known as Costanera Center...
- Mapocho River
Until the 19th century, the river was the north border of...
- Sanhattan
History Gran Torre Santiago (seen under construction in...
- Timeline
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of...
- Santiago (Disambiguation)
Santiago, también conocida como Santiago de Chile, es la capital y ciudad principal de Chile y de la Región Metropolitana de Santiago, de la que además es el centro geográfico y cuya población se concentra en su gran mayoría en la ciudad.
Apr 17, 2024 · Santiago, capital of Chile. It lies on the canalized Mapocho River, with views of high Andean peaks to the east. The city was founded as Santiago del Nuevo Extremo (‘Santiago of the New Frontier’) in 1541 by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia. It was named Chile’s capital in 1818.
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Santiago, Chile (also known as Santiago de Chile) is the capital of Chile and the largest city in the country. It has a population of around 7 million people, about 35.9 percent of the population of Chile. In Chile, people call the city Gran Santiago (Big Santiago) or Santiago. It has 26 comunas (municipalities).
Santiago, also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas. It is located in the country's central valley and is the center of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, which has a population of seven million, representing 40% of Chile's total population.
Santiago is the capital and economic center of Chile. With its many museums, events, theaters, restaurants, bars and other entertainment and cultural opportunities, it is also the cultural center of the country.
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Santiago, Santiago Province, Chile . Prior to 19th century. 1541. 12 February: Santiago de Nueva Extremadura founded by Spaniard Pedro de Valdivia. [1] 11 September: Settlement sacked by forces of Michimalonco. [2] 1552 – Coat of arms granted. [3] 1553 – Franciscan convent founded. [4]