Location and Orientation of Santiago City

The location and orientation of Santiago city has helped considerably in the emergence of Santiago as one of the financial heads of many regions. The financial policies of Santiago have contributed in the growth of Santiago city in the last two decades. Santiago is located at 33º 27' south latitude and 70º 40' west longitude. Situated at the altitude of 521 meters, the city is blessed with picturesque landscapes. The Andes Mountain Range surrounds the city of Santiago, Chile. The city occupies the central part of Chile and is a valley of fertile land. The Pacific Ocean flows through its natural course at a distance of merely 100 km from Santiago. The Andean mountain ranges create a major source of attraction for the tourists in Santiago.

The communication network in the city of Santiago deserves special mention in the continent of South America. Costanera Norte, the underground roadways of Santiago, makes it possible to cover the huge distance from the western to the eastern end of Santiago. It takes only 40 minutes to reach from one end to the other end of the city through this expressway. The Santiago Metro network also connects Santiago with other major cities in Chile. The international airport in Santiago makes it convenient for the overseas tourists to reach the city.

The shopping malls and the skyscrapers in Santiago attract the attention of the visitors. The buildings designed by international architects resemble the buildings of the United States of America and Europe. Various international organizations have their headquarters stationed at Santiago. The location and orientation of Santiago has made the city one of the prime tourist destinations of the South American country, Chile.