Santiago is the capital of Chile and is located in the central zone of the country, surrounded by the Andes Mountains to the east and the Coastal Mountains to the west.
It is located at an average height of 520 meters above sea level and has an area of approximately 641 square kilometers.
The city is located in a valley surrounded by hills, which gives it a particular landscape and a Mediterranean climate.
Santiago is the most populous city in Chile, with a population of more than 7 million inhabitants in its metropolitan area.
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