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Chile
The Republic of Chile is on the west side of the South American Andes Mountains from Argentina. It has the world's driest desert and the world's largest Greek overseas community. Typical contributions include questions about the country's ancient artifacts and stone petroglyphs, Croat and German immigrant heritage, Mapuche indigenous culture, Pacific Ocean island possessions, sophisticated city life, stabilized politics, and vast mineral resources.
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Does Chile have a strong or weak economy?
It is somewhat strong, but many sectors depend on the US economy to be healthy, as 77% of Mexico's exports go to that country. Mexico has had a steady rebound from the 2009 economic crisis, when its GDP fell by 6.5%
How many chilean pesos are equal to one American dollar?
As of today (02APR2011), $1 US Dollar is worth about 475.5 Chilean Pesos.
What is the national capital of Chile?
The vegetation of Chile, like the climate and soils, is arranged in latitudinal belts. Only in the Andes is altitude a determining factor. In the northern desert region the vegetation has adapted to the lack of rain and to the salinity of the soils. The tamarugo, a spiny acacia tree, does well in the dry interior desert. Near the coast, and kept alive by the coastal fogs, varieties of cacti as well as shrubs and spiny brambles occur. In the high plateaus of northern Chile hardy species, such as llareta, and grasses, such as ichu and tola, support the Indian population and their llama herds. In semiarid north-central Chile some of the cacti continue, and hardwoods, such as the espino or algarrobo, and shrubs, such as Adesmia, become more common. In the more humid and temperate region of central Chile grows a particular vegetal formation called matorral, in which hardwoods, shrubs, cacti, and green grass are mixed. Most of this dense growth is disappearing because of the rural population's overexploitation of it for firewood. South of the BiobÃo River, mixed deciduous forest and evergreen trees are common. Many unique species are found in these humid forests, the most conspicuous being the rauli, or southern cedar, the roble beech, the ulmo (an evergreen shrub), and the evergreen laurel. On the western slopes of the Andes the magnificent monkey puzzle tree, or Chile pine, forms dense stands. A dense rain forest, rich in timber species, grows in the humid Lake District and extends southward. The Antarctic beech, the Chilean cedar, and the giant alerce dominate these often impenetrable southern woods. On the rainy islands of Chilean Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, the growth of large trees is inhibited by the constant winds and low temperatures. There, only dwarf versions of southern beech and hard grasses are found. In eastern Chilean Patagonia the cold steppes are primarily composed of grasses and herbs that provide grazing for livestock.
The animal life of Chile lacks the diversity of other countries in South America. The barrier of the Andes has restricted animal migrations, and the northern desert has proved a formidable obstacle to the southward migration of tropical Andean fauna. Among the terrestrial animals, the most abundant and varied are the rodents. The chinchilla, the degu, and the mountain viscacha are Andean rodents famed for their fine furs. Monito de monte, a marsupial, lives in the deciduous forests and rain forests of the south. The nutria, or coypu (coipo) is a water rodent common in the streams of Chile. Among the ruminants are the guanaco, the only survivor of the Paleocamelides (ancient predecessors of the camel family), and its domesticated relatives, the llama, the alpaca, and the vicuña, the latter known for the high-quality wool produced from its silky fleece; the Indians of the Altiplano make wide use of it. Guanacos are still found from northern Chile to Chilean Patagonia. Two members of the deer family are the huemul, a rarely seen inhabitant of the southern Andes that is represented on the national coat of arms, and the pudu, the smallest known deer. Carnivores are not in great abundance. The puma is the largest, and other feline predators include the guiña and the colocolo. Among the canids are the Andean wolf and the long-tailed fox. The avian fauna is relatively more diverse, the country being host to wintering migratory birds. Some exotic birds like parrots and flamingos appear over northern and central Chile. Throughout the Chilean Andes there still lives, though reduced in number, the condor, a large scavenger. In Chilean Patagonia is found the carancha, a bird of prey that attacks lambs. Amphibians abound, the most curious being Darwin's frog, discovered by Charles Darwin in south-central Chile. Chile's geographic isolation accounts for the absence of poisonous reptiles and spiders.
What is the date Chile came into existence?
Chile became an autonomous republic on September 18, 1810.
What is the name of the closest country to Chile?
Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina all share borders with Chile.
How long did it take to get the Chilean miners out of cave?
It took about 15 minutes per person. They did it in a bit under 24 hours
What pets do people own in Chile?
Chile does not have big predators, but pumas and mountain lions, not even bears. The national animal would be portrait in the national coat of arms, the ANDEAN CONDOR, and also the "HUEMUL". The first one, arguably the largest flying land birds in the western hemisphere, carrion-eaters and have distinctive bare heads, a species of vulture. The Huemul is also know as the South Andean Deer.
What natural waterway divides the southern tip of Chile and Argentina?
Mainly the Strait of Magellan.
How do the Andes mountains affect Chile?
Chile is challenged because the Andes Mountains change Chile's climate. Chile is benefited because of the soil and clean water from the Andes Mountains.
What led to the military coup in Chile?
The military coup in Chile on September 11, 1973, was primarily driven by deep political and social divisions in the country, exacerbated by the presidency of Salvador Allende, who implemented socialist reforms that faced opposition from various sectors, including the military, business, and conservative groups. Economic instability, high inflation, and shortages of basic goods fueled public discontent, while Allende's government struggled to maintain control. The coup, led by General Augusto Pinochet, was supported by the United States, which feared the spread of communism in Latin America. This resulted in a violent takeover, leading to a long period of dictatorship.
When did Chile begin to have a democracy?
Democracy was restored in Chile as follows:
=>Salvador Allende was the president of Chile.
=> On 11 September ,1973,military coup took place in which his government was
overthrown by the military,led by General Augusto Pinochet
=> After this,Pinochet became the president of Chile and ruled it for the next 17 years.
=>Thus,military dictatorship was established in Chile.
=>His ,-Pinochet's government torured and killed severalof those whowanted democrac
to be restored..
=>His military dictatorship came to an end after he decided to hold a referendum in 1988.
=>He felt confident that in his referendum,the people would say yes to his continuing
power.
=>But the people of a Chile had not forgotten their democratic traditions.their vote was a
decisive no to Pinochet.
=>This led to Pinochet losing first his political and then his military powers.
=>Political freedom was restored.
=>Since then Chile has held 4 presidential elections in which different political parties
have participated.
=>Slowly,the army's role in the country's government has been eliminated.
=>Elected governments that came to power ordered inquiries into Pinochet's rule.These
inquiries into Pinochet's rule.These inquiries showed that his government was not only
very brutal but also very corrupt.
What are the main religions of Chile?
Chile has a Catholic majority, with an estimated 70% of Chileans belonging to that church. According to census data other declared denominations or groupings include: Protestant or Evangelical (15.1%), Jehovah's Witnesses (1%), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (0.9%), Jewish (0.1%), Atheist or Agnostic (8.3%), and other (4.4%). Less than 0.1% are either Orthodox or Muslim. The official data is made by the National Bureau of Statistics (Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas de Chile). The last census is from 2002.[1]
[1] INE 2002 Census data.--from Wikipedia.org
What is the temperture in Chile?
Chile has an incredible range of temperatures. The regions near the southern tip of the country are almost Antarctic. The far north (District 1) ranges from mediterranean climate at the sea to harsh high plains desert in the mountains. The tall mountains that form the eastern border have severe Andean weather.
The average temperature in Chile is 15.0 °C (59 °F).
- Chile's government is a representative democratic republic,
- The President of Chile is both head of state and head of government,
- Chile's judiciary is independent and includes a court of appeal, a system of military courts, a constitutional tribunal, and the Supreme Court.
- The Senate is made up of 38 members elected from regions or sub-regions. Senators serve approximately eight-year terms.
- Roman Catholicism remains the principal religion in Chile.
- Pressure groups according to the CIA World Fact book:
- Student federations at all major universities
- Roman Catholic Church
- Workers' United Center of Chile trade unionists from Chile's five largest labor confederations.
What does panama and Chile border?
Panama is bordered by Costa Rica to the west, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south.
Chile is bordered by Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake passage in the far south.
What are four major cities in Chile?
Apart from Santiago (the capital), there are other cities such as Calama, Arica, Valdivia, Iquique, and Vina Del Mar.
What attractions does Chile have?
Museums include: * Centro Cultural Palacio de La Moneda, newest and biggest cultural space, beneath the Citizenry Square, in the south front of the government palace Museo Arqueológico de Santiago * Museo de Santiago Casa Colorada * Museo Catedral Metropolitana * Museo Colonial San Francisco * Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino * Museo Histórico Nacional * Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes * Museo de Arte Contemporáneo * Museo Interactivo Mirador * Museo Artequín * Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología * Museo Ferroviario * Museo de la Solidaridad "Salvador Allende" * Palacio Cousiño * La Chascona, house, now a museum see Link
What is imported and exported from Chile?
Chile produces/exports:
* Copper * Fruits & preparations (e.g. frozen juices)
* Fish & shellfish
* Finished shingles, molding & wallboard
* Non-monetary gold
* Lumber & rough wood * Industrial inorganic chemicals * Unmanufactured steelmaking & ferroalloying materials
* Wine & related products
* Farming materials including animals
