Are you ready for a vacation? How about South America? We have fun facts about Chile in this post. Chile is a long, narrow country located in South America, known for its stunning natural beauty, including the Atacama Desert, the Andes Mountains, and the Chilean Patagonia. Chile is the longest country in the world, stretching over 2,670 miles from north to south. To put that in perspective the distance between the east and west coasts of the continental United States is approximately 2,800 miles. Like Ecuador, Chile has a remote island – Easter Island. However, it is 2,200 miles away. It is home to hundreds of large stone statues called Moai, which were created by the indigenous Rapa Nui people. Chile has the Atacama Desert and it is one of the driest places on Earth, and some parts of the desert have not seen rain in over 400 years. Is Chile a destination for your vacation? As a traveler, here are some fun facts to consider about Chile.