Chile General Information History Cities Places of Interest Food Bibliography

Chile is in Southern South America. Borders: South Pacific Ocean Argentina Bolivia Peru South Pacific Ocean Peru Argentina Bolivia

Desert in the North Mediterranean in the central region Cool and damp in the south.

Active volcanoes Earthquakes Tsunamis

Population: 15,665,216 Official Language: Spanish Religions: Roman Catholic Protestant Jewish

Distribution of work force: 14% agriculture 27% industry 59% services

A variety of ancient cultures existed in Chile centuries ago. –Aymara farmers –Fishermen –Diaguita Indians –Araucian Indians –Hunters and fishermen. The Spanish-Portuguese treaty in 1494.

1520 – Ferdinand Magellan, the first European explorer came to Chile, he landed on Chiloe Island. In 1541 Pedro de Valdivia’s expedition reached the Mapocho Valley in Chile. Santiago was founded that year. The Spanish attacks into Chile went only as far as the Rio Biobio.

1810– The beginning of Chile’s independence from Spain. 1890’s – Chile’s civil war. The political state of Chile was unstable throughout the beginning of the 20 th century. Democracy was established in 1989.

The Capital City of Chile is Santiago

Santiago is a unique Capital City due to it’s geographic location. Modern ski slopes are within the distance of 50km.s The Vina del Mar and Valparaiso Beaches are 100km.s away.

O'Higgins Park A walking tour Of Santiago.

Arica Northern Chile Antofagasta

Places of Interest

Valdivia Punta Arenas Puerto Natales Torres Del Paine National ParkPuerto Natales

Captain Arenas

Museo de Arte Colonial San Francisco The Museum de Arte Colonial San Francisco was once a convent! Built in 1628, it is one o the oldest buildings in Santiago. The ancient churches of Chiloe. The ‘Moai’ stone monuments on Easter Island. Places of Interest

Places of Interest

Rock formations In Antofagasta The flowering desert

Places of Interest

Laja Lauca Torres de Paine National Park

The food in Chile varies due to Chile’s topography. Fish – Fruites & Vegetables - Beef The most popular meal in Chile is: Lomo a lo Pobre A huge piece of beef, covered by two eggs and buried under chips.

Empanadas- Similar to Borekas, Empanandas are turnovers with different fillings. Humitas- Corn tamales. Parillada- A mixed grill of internal parts! Curanto- A stew made from fish, shellfish, chicken, pork, lamb, beef and potato. Wine – Chile ‘s wines are known all around the world. Pisco – is the popular drink.

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