CHILE By: Catherine Singletary Deangelo Hopkins Jason Griffin

Chile Located in Southern America, bordering the South Pacific ocean between Argentina and Peru. Capital – Santiago Largest city- Santiago

Religion Roman Catholic- 70% Protestant- 15.1% Atheist or Agnostic-8.3% Other- 4.4% Jehovah’s Witnesses- 1% The church of Jesus Christ of Latter day saints- 0.9% Jewish-0.1% The religion has played a large role in defining social and political life.

Demographic Data Life Expectancy- 79 Infant Mortality Rate- 8.3 (infant death per 1,000 live births) Fertility Rate- 1.9 Natural Increase Rate- 0.9 Net Migration Rate- 1 (per 1,000 population) Percent Urban- 87% Percent Undernourished- 4%

Media in Chile 63 Television Stations 261 Radio Stations In Chile having more and better technicians and professionals in the field of science and technology, encourage the use of internet in households and companies, and encourage new business ventures. But even with all of that encouragement to use the internet it is still controlled by economic groups.

Top 10 Latin American Songs Alejate De Mi Cuando Me Enamoro Yer Butero Dime Que Me Queires Danza Kuduro Nina De Mi Corazon Abrazame Amor El Malo Al menos Loco

Menu Desserts: Berlin Papaya con Creame Sandwiches: Churrasco Especial Seafood: Ceviche Mariscal Typical Dish: Humitas Pernil (Papaya Con Creame)

Pop culture in Chile Soccer has reached Chile Jeans are common in Chile Rap has mad its way to Chile (Daddy Yankee)

Folk Culture in Chile La Fiesta Grande-A religious gathering in a small Chilean village called Andacollo, to worship the patron saint of the local mines. Folk music with indigenous roots is related to religious and healing rituals. The creole or Chilean music from peasant or popular folklore, has its origins in cultural mixture. Basketwork is one of the Chilean nation's most typical expressions of handicrafts.

Influence of the Physical Environment Coiron is a plant that is used to make baskets. Wood carving is another traditional expression of the Chilean people, given their forest environment. The materials they use for making crafts are all provided by nature.