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Argentine–Chilean naval arms race
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In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the South American nations of Argentina and Chile engaged in an expensive naval arms race to ensure the other would not gain supremacy in the Southern Cone.
Libertad, seen here c. 1893, was laid down in 1890 as part of the developing naval arms race between Argentina and Chile
Libertad, seen here c. 1893, was laid down in 1890 as part of the developing naval arms race between Argentina and Chile
The protected cruiser Esmeralda, portrayed here by painter Edoardo de Martino, was purchased by the Chilean Navy in the 1880s to bolster its fleet
The protected cruiser Esmeralda, portrayed here by painter Edoardo de Martino, was purchased by the Chilean Navy in the 1880s to bolster its fleet
HMS Triumph, a Swiftsure-class battleship, was originally ordered by the Chilean government, but was sold to the United Kingdom due to the successful
HMS Triumph, a Swiftsure-class battleship, was originally ordered by the Chilean government, but was sold to the United Kingdom due to the successful Pacts of May.
Chile
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Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in western South America. It is the southernmost country in the world and the closest to Antarctica, stretching along a narrow strip of land between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. With an area of 756,102 square kilometers (291,933 sq mi) and a population of 17.5 million as of 2017, Chile shares borders with Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. The country also controls several Pacific islands, including Juan Fernández, Isla Salas y Gómez, Desventuradas, and Easter Island, and claims about 1,250,000 square kilometers (480,000 sq mi) of Antarctica as the Chilean Antarctic Territory. The capital and largest city of Chile is Santiago, and the national language is Spanish.
The Chinchorro mummies, the oldest of which are from around 5050 BCE.
The Chinchorro mummies, the oldest of which are from around 5050 BCE.
Pedro Lira's 1888 painting of the founding of Santiago by Pedro de Valdivia at Huelén Hill.
Pedro Lira's 1888 painting of the founding of Santiago by Pedro de Valdivia at Huelén Hill.
Generals José de San Martín (left) and Bernardo O'Higgins (right) during the crossing of the Andes.
Generals José de San Martín (left) and Bernardo O'Higgins (right) during the crossing of the Andes.
Painting of Diego Portales. The Constitution of 1833 has been seen as the embodiement of the "Portalian thought".
Painting of Diego Portales. The Constitution of 1833 has been seen as the embodiement of the "Portalian thought".