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Santiago ( / ˌ s æ n t i ˈ ɑː ɡ oʊ / ; Spanish pronunciation: [sanˈtjaɣo] ), also known as Santiago de Chile [sanˈtjaɣo ðe ˈtʃile] , is the capital and largest city of Chile . It is also the center of its largest conurbation . Santiago is located in the country's central valley , at an elevation of 520 m (1,706 ft) above mean sea level .
Founded in 1541, Santiago has been the capital city of Chile since colonial times. The city has a downtown core of 19th century neoclassical architecture and winding side-streets, dotted by art deco, neo-gothic, and other styles. Santiago's cityscape is shaped by several stand-alone hills and the fast-flowing Mapocho River , lined by parks such as Parque Forestal . The Andes Mountains can be seen from most points in the city. These mountains contribute to a considerable smog problem, particularly during win
Santiago's steady economic growth over the past few decades has transformed it into a modern metropolis. The city is now home to a growing theater and restaurant scene, extensive suburban development, dozens of shopping centers, and a rising skyline, including the tallest building in Latin America, the Gran Torre Santiago . It includes several major universities, and has developed a modern transportation infrastructure, including a free flow toll-based, partly underground urban freeway system and the Metro