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Place nameChile
Other namesRepública de Chile, Republic of Chile, Chili, République du Chili, CHL, CL, ISO152, CI00, Chilean
Latitude-30
Longitude-71
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
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Pre-Spanish inhabitants were nomadic tribes including Diaguita, Picunche, Pehunche, Huilliche & Cunco, dominated by the Araucanians; Spanish penetration began in 1536, but attempt to conquer Araucano continued through 19th cen.; Basques arrived 18th cen.; official language is Spanish.
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