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Chile is located in the continent of South America. The capital of Chile is Santiago. Peru borders Chile, which is the band of land to the north. Chile is bordered on the northeast by Bolivia and on its eastern border by Argentina. The total area of Chile is 756,950 sq km. Chile is slightly smaller than twice the size of Montana. The Pacific Ocean borders Chile on the west. The coastline is 6,435 km. Most rivers in Chile begin in or near the Andes and drain westward into the Pacific Ocean. The Loa River flows 270 miles and crosses the Atacama Desert. Other rivers in Chile include the Bío-Bío, Maipo, and Copiapó Rivers. A district of glacial mountain lakes known for their outstanding beauty lie north of the city of Puerto Montt. Chile consists of low coastal mountain ranges. The highest point in Chile is the Nevado Ojos del Salado which is 6,880 m. In the Central Valley there are low evergreen bushes, scrubby trees, and cacti. Most of southern Chile and parts of mountain ranges in other regions are covered with forests of conifers, laurels, and other middle-latitude trees. In Patagonia, grasses are predominate as well as on some mountain s