1. Chile

2. Intro Video
Stop at 2:53

3. Geography 292,260 square miles Stretches 2,672 miles in length
Average width is only 112 miles
Here to mountains right after Pocatello
Also includes several small islands off the coast

4. Regions
Because of the length there are several different climates and landscapes through the country
North: Desert
Central: temperate
South: subarctic

5. Weather and Climate
Subject to frequent earthquakes and then tidal waves
Most recent earthquake:
An earthquake with magnitude 5.7 occurred near Iquique, Chile at 10:14:33.00 UTC on Apr 8, 2014. 
Seasons are opposite from US because they are below the equator.

6. A little bit of history…
Incas from Peru first “explored” Chile
1520: Magellan was the 1st European explorer
1810: Began fighting for independence from Spain
1817: Defeated Spanish and gained independence
1970: People were convinced that socialism was the best but then the country faced an economic disaster that changed their opinion
1994: Elected a leader that helped support a better economy by connecting with other countries in North and South America
Today they are still focusing on building the nation’s economy

7. Government Multiparty Democracy
President is the head of government and the chief of state
Current President is Ricardo Lagos Escobar

8. How a Multiparty Democracy works…
 A multi-party system is a system in which multiple political parties have the capacity to gain control of government offices at the same time.
Divided into 13 regions
National Congress has two houses:
Senate 48 members
Chamber of Deputies 120 members

9. Economy One of the fastest growing economies in Latin America
Debt has been steadily decreasing since after the financial crisis in 1970
Many programs to help the poor
Largest exports are copper and fruit
Currency is the peso
1 peso = .07 USD

10. Education One of the best-educated populations in Latin America
80% Graduate from secondary school
Schooling is free

11. Population
15.3 million

12. Language
Spanish is the official language

13. Learn some Spanish
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14. Religion 80% Roman Catholic and a small Jewish community
Religious freedom is guaranteed

15. Attitudes Naturally friendly but shy and reserved when first meeting
Known for their sharp, witty sense of humor
Large middle class

16. Appearance
Fashions generally follow European styles and popular American styles
It is important to be neatly dressed

17. Customs Greetings are very important to stress that one is welcome
Eye contact during a conversation is important

18. Food Staples= seafood, chicken, beef, beans, eggs, and corn
Main meal of the day is lunch
Afternoon teatime is customary

19. Recreation Popular sport is soccer Basketball is gaining popularity
Rodeo is also popular is some areas
A popular dance is cueca

20. Cueca Sample

21. Family Family unit encompasses the extended family
Moms and Dads make decisions together
New Years is the most important family day of the year

22. Color the Flag

23. Hit the Penny
About the Game This game is popular with Chilean children and is often played outside. With the help of a Christmas-tree stand, the game can be played indoors. The game is a true test of aim.
Playing the Game 1. Bury one end of the stick in the ground so it stands up straight. Mark off a circle around the stick that is approximately 3 feet or 1 meter in diameter (the stick is in the center). Put the penny on top of the stick. 2. Have players stand about five feet from the stick. Taking turns, players try to knock the penny off the stick with their own penny. 3. A point is scored if the penny is knocked off the stick and out of the circle with a player's penny. No points are scored if the penny lands in the circle or isn't knocked off the stick.