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What is the capital of Chile?
A) Tehran
B) Santiago
C) Bishkek
D) Phnom Penh

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Hint:Chile is a country in western South America, formally known as the Republic of Chile. It is located between the Andes to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west on a long, narrow strip of land. Chile has a population of 17.5 million people and a land area of 756,096 square kilometres (291,930 square miles).

Complete answer:
Santiago, commonly known as Santiago de Chile, is Chile's capital and largest city, as well as one of the world's largest cities. It is the hub of Chile's most densely populated region, the Santiago Metropolitan Region, which has a population of 7 million people, with over 6 million living in the city's continuous urban area.

Since colonial times, Santiago has served as Chile's capital. The city has a 19th-century neoclassical downtown core, as well as winding side streets sprinkled with art deco, neo-gothic, and other styles. The cityscape of Santiago is sculpted by many isolated hills and the fast-flowing Mapocho River, which is bordered by parks like Parque Forestal and Balmaceda Park.

Additional information:
Bishkek is the capital city of Kyrgyzstan.
Phnom Penh is the capital city of Cambodia.
Tehran is the capital city of Iran.

Hence the correct answer is option 'B'.

Note: Santiago is Chile's cultural, political, and financial capital, and the regional headquarters of several global firms are located here. Although the Chilean presidency and judiciary are based in Santiago, Congress is based in Valparaiso.