Pacific coast of Chile

E10501

coastline geographical region

The Pacific coast of Chile is a long, narrow stretch of shoreline along South America's western edge, characterized by cold Humboldt Current waters, rich marine biodiversity, and numerous fishing and port cities.

Aliases (1)

Los Vilos coastal zone ×1

Statements (64)

Predicate	Object
instanceOf	coastline → geographical region →
adjacentTo	Andes Mountains → Atacama Desert →
continent	South America →
country	Chile →
extendsAlong	Chile →
governedBy	Chilean maritime law →
hasCity	Ancud → Antofagasta → Arica → Caldera → Castro → Chañaral → Concepción → Coquimbo → Coronel → Iquique → La Serena → Lota → Puerto Montt → Punta Arenas → Quintero → San Antonio → Talcahuano → Taltal → Valparaíso → Viña del Mar →
hasClimateInfluence	arid conditions in northern Chile → coastal fog → cool marine climate →
hasEcosystem	coastal wetlands → kelp forests → rocky shores → sandy beaches →
hasHazard	coastal earthquakes → tsunamis →
hasMarineBiodiversity	rich →
hasPortCity	Antofagasta → Coquimbo → Iquique → Puerto Montt → Punta Arenas → San Antonio → Talcahuano → Valparaíso →
hasShape	long and narrow →
hasWildlife	commercial fish species → marine mammals → seabirds → shellfish →
influencedByCurrent	Humboldt Current →
knownFor	abundant fisheries → upwelling zones →
locatedOn	western edge of South America →
ocean	Pacific Ocean →
partOf	Southeast Pacific upwelling system →
supportsIndustry	aquaculture → fishing industry → port and shipping activities →
usedFor	coastal tourism → international shipping routes → recreational fishing →
waterTemperature	cold →

Referenced by (7)

Subject (surface form when different)	Predicate
Barrio El Almendral, Valparaíso → Canela → Chilean Coastal Range → Coquimbo Region →	locatedOn
Taltal →	coast
Choapa Province ("Los Vilos coastal zone") →	hasProtectedArea
Province of Marga Marga →	locatedNear