Chile, the longest and narrowest country in the world, is flanked on each side by the Cordillera de los Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Its customs are as diverse as its landscapes that stretch from the driest desert in the world to ancient glaciers still waiting to be discovered.
Russia is world's longest country extending over 6,000 miles from west to east covering 12 time zones! However longest in portion to its width the clear winner is Chile nearly 2,700 miles long but only averages 110 miles wide!
Canada: Canada is the second largest country in the world. The area covered is 9,984,670 square kilometres. The capital city of Canada is Ottawa.
In fact, Chile is the longest country in the world from north to south and the Andes Mountain Range extends the entire length. Mountains on one side, the sea on the other – what's not to love.
Sweden has not been part of a war since 1814. This makes Sweden the nation which has had the longest period of peace.
Afghanistan
What makes Afghanistan so difficult to capture and keep is first and foremost: the terrain. It's a giant bowl of desert, surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the world. Any army an invader can't destroy could just fade away into the mountains and lick their wounds until the next fighting season came.
The British issued an ultimatum to Khālid: either relinquish the throne by 9:00 am on August 27 or be at war with Great Britain. Khālid did not stand down, and the Anglo-Zanzibar War followed. Having lasted less than an hour before Khālid's forces surrendered, it is considered the shortest war in recorded history.
Chile is about 10 times smaller than Australia.
Australia is approximately 7,741,220 sq km, while Chile is approximately 756,102 sq km, making Chile 9.77% the size of Australia.
1. South Sudan. South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in 2011 after years of civil war, but violence continues to ravage the world's newest country. Civil War erupted in South Sudan in 2013 and continues today, as political leaders from different ethnic groups vie for power.
With only 0.44 km², Vatican City in the heart of Rome is by far the smallest country in the world. In second place is the city-state of Monaco on the French Mediterranean coast at 2.0 km².
Abyssinia - Now known as Ethiopia. Austria-Hungary - A region that included Austria, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, the Czech Republic, and the Balkans. Ceased to exist following World War I. Basutoland - Now known as Lesotho.
Chile as “2nd World”
Today, most of Latin America is considered Second World or emerging market based upon development status and economic metrics. Most geopolitical experts consider Chile to be the most developed country in all of Latin America.
The ten largest countries in the world, listed in order of their total area, are Russia, Canada, China, the United States, Brazil, Australia, India, Argentina, Kazakhstan, and Algeria. These countries make up a significant portion of the Earth's surface, accounting for over 55% of its land area.
The United States remains the most powerful country in the world, followed by China and Russia. However, the balance of power may shift in the coming years as countries like India and Brazil continue to grow economically and assert themselves on the global stage.
Answer. The youngest country in the world is the Republic of South Sudan.
New Zealand is one of the youngest countries on Earth, having first been discovered and settled by Polynesian explorers around 700 years ago. The early Polynesian settlers became the ancestors of the modern day Māori people, known in New Zealand as tangata whenua, or the 'people of the land'.
China is closer to Australia and New Zealand than it is to South America, though South America is closer to Antarctica with a greater range of trips available and shorter travelling times leading to lower prices and longer in Antarctica. It is possible to fly from South America to join a cruise ship in Antarctica.
To enter Chile, Australian citizens must obtain a valid visa before arrival. With this visa, you can enter Chile for up to 90 days for recreational, sports, health, study, business, family or other similar purposes. You can't stay on Easter Island (Isla de Pascua/Rapa Nui) for more than 30 consecutive days.
Australia and Chile enjoy friendly relations, the importance of which centers on the history of Chilean immigration to Australia.
World War II was the deadliest conflict in human history marked by 50 to 85 million fatalities, most of whom were civilians in the Soviet Union and China.
World War II
The war pitted the Allies and the Axis power in the deadliest war in history, and was responsible for the deaths of over 70 million people. Known for its genocidal campaign against the Jewish people, the war was also responsible for the deaths of more than 50 million civilians.