1. South America Exploring Chile

2. Has anyone travelled to South America? What interests you about Chile? What excites you about taking this trip? Before We Begin

3. Flag Game A. C. D. B.

4. White- Represents the snow- covered Andes Mountains Red- Struggle for freedom (from Spain) that caused much bloodshed Blue- Clear blue sky White Star- Honor and pride What the Colors Represent

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6. Fast Facts: Chile Population: ~16,746,500 Size: 756,102 sq. km. (469,820 mi.) Capital: Santiago Official Language: Spanish Religion: Christian denominations Life expectancy: 77.53 years Ethnicities: homogeneous

7. = Unique Geography Chile stretches over 4345.2 km (2700 mi.) along the coast of South America. Chile is home to the Andes Mountains, a range with over three dozen active volcanoes. 80% of Chile is mountainous Tours & Excursions

8. Easter Island; Rapa Nui, Te Pito o Te Henua 3541 km (2200 mi.) off the coast of Chile Settled around 318 A.D. Moai (statues) carved from volcano stone- function of these statues is mysterious and unknown

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10. Staying active in Chile The unique geography of Chile provides the ability to have an array of outdoor activities to maintain and improve wellness. The activities range from challenging to relaxing, each with its own physical and emotional benefits.

11. Chilean Diet Breakfast Light: Tea & toast Lunch Cazuela (stew) & Pastel de Choco (casserole) Dinner Grilled meat or seafood with rice and beans Dessert Alfajor, arroz con leche, Flan Snacks Empanada- fried tortillas with meat or seafood & cheese

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13. Religion in Chile Most Chileans (70%) are Roman Catholics Catholicism has played a large role in defining social and political life *Divorce was illegal until 2004 and abortion is still illegal.

14. Chilean Dance: The Cueca Has African and Spanish roots Cueca dance is a story of the chicken and the rooster, Men and women dance in pairs in half moons Cueca is used to celebrate Chile’s independence in September

15. Magical Elqui Valley Fertile Valley Nodes of Energy – Natural Magnetism Astronomical conditions

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17. Social Class 3 Classes: – Upper – Middle – Lower Neighborhoods Speech

18. Let’s Learn Spanish! HelloHola My name isMi llamo/a es ____ PleasePor favor Thank youGracias You’re WelcomeDe nada Woman (married)Señora Woman (single)Señorita ManSeñor GoodbyeAdios

19. Thank you for visiting Chile! Remember: Keep your mind and body sharp. Try different practices from other cultures to better your intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual health. Adios!