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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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What happened in Chile in 1971?
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What are important historical events in chile?
like any other sovereign nation over 200 years old Chile has many important events.. here are some recent ones in no particular order...
1- U.S help finance and helped in 1973 coup that lead to 3.000 dead including DEMOCRATICALLY elected president Salvador Allende and many more disappeared and or tortured. ( i think this one still very fresh since the military junta took power for 17 years up until 1989)
2- first woman elected president in Chile and in south america... Michelle Bachelet whos father was one of the 3000 dead during the coup.
3- we have the record for the biggest earthquake in 1979 recorded at over 9.6 in the scales.. to put that in context japans recent one was 7.7 and haiti was 8.1.. and we also had one in 2010 that was recorded at 8.3
4-2010 33 miners got trapped underground for i believe a period of 70 days.. they were all rescued safely..
hope that helps..
Beer, Wine & Liquor -- Start your meal the way Chileans do with a pisco sour, considered to be the national drink of Chile and made of the grape brandy pisco, fresh-squeezed lemon, sugar, and sometimes an egg white and a dash of bitters. Chileans and Peruvians are divided on who invented the pisco sour, but the drink was popularized in this country. Stick to a maximum of two -- these babies are potent!
Chile has garnered worldwide recognition for its fine wines, the bulk of which are exported to outside markets. However, you will be able to get your hands on fine boutique wines not available or easily found in the U.S., so visit a vinoteca (wine store) and see what's on offer. Moderate-quality wines are lower in price by U.S. standards, but expect to pay premium for reserve and icon wines.
Chile's lager beers are (listed from lightest to strongest): Cristal, Becker, Austral, and Escudo, and the dark beer Morenita. The Peruvian beer Paceña is catching on, as is the Brazilian beer Brama. Chilean brewers have been toying with microbrews, but they're not yet the sensation they are in the U.S. -- the best is Kunstman, followed by Capital. Otherwise, you'll find Corona, Budweiser, Heineken, and Guinness in most shops and restaurants.
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What are some items Mexico and Chile trade?
U.S. imports from Mexico include:
- Fresh vegetables
- Fresh fruit
- Wine and beer
- Snack foods, including chocolate
All of these accounted for USD 17.7 billion during 2013, or 6% of total imports from Mexico.
U.S. exports to Mexico include:
- Corn
- Soybeans
- Dairy products
- Pork and pork products
- Poultry meat
Accounting for USD 18.1 billion during 2013 or 7.4% of total exports to Mexico.
U.S. imports from Mexico include:
- Fresh vegetables
- Fresh fruit
- Wine and beer
- Snack foods, including chocolate
All of these accounted for USD 17.7 billion during 2013, or 6% of total imports from Mexico.
U.S. exports to Mexico include:
- Corn
- Soybeans
- Dairy products
- Pork and pork products
- Poultry meat
Accounting for USD 18.1 billion during 2013 or 7.4% of total exports to Mexico.
What is the popluation of Chile?
2002 census: 15,116,435
2010 estimate: 17,063,000
2008 census: 16,601,707
Is Chile the longest country in South America?
There are several towns called Santiago, see [[w:Santiago|Santiago in Wikipedia]]. E.g. [[w:Santiago de Chile|Santiago de Chile]] is in Chile, so in South America, while [[w:Santiago de Compostella|Santiago de Compostella]] is in Spain, Europe.
What are all the sports played in Chile?
The sports people play are tennis (most successful), rodeo, surfing and skiing, polo, basketball, and boxing.
How big is Chile compared to Australia?
14 miles long that's not true!!!! it's thousand of miles long:O
What languages are spoken in Chile?
Chile has no official language. Spanish is the de facto language, however. English is widely spoken throughout the country, however, and many students are taught English as early as 5th grade.
Mostly Spanish
Spanish is the only major Language. However, There are several indigenous languages spoken in Chile: Mapudungun, Quechua, Aymara and Rapa Nui.
German is also also large minority language.
Who was elected as the president of Chile in 1970?
Augusto Pinochet and Patricio Aylwin were the two presidents of Chile in 1990. The two presidents in Chile in 1990 were Patricio Aylwin and Augusto Pinochet.
United States and Chile similarities and differences?
In many ways, geographically, Chile is the California of The South, also The Oregon and Alaska of the South. Because Chile is similar to the US West Coast. Just consider that seasons are reversed.
As California did, Chile was a land of pioneers and settlers and also of Indians (Mapuche Tribe 5%) which rapidly were absorbed by Spanish soldiers and immigrant and settlers especially from Southern Europe (Spain, Italy, Croatia and Levant countries) and Germany.
The quality of life is the highest in Latin America, reaching similar levels to Southern Europe but without bulls and castles. So many Chilean towns has some American characteristic: shopping malls, skyscrapers, highways and hardworking people. Santiago is like a modern NYC new trends on architecture and technology.
As Mexicans in the US, Chile experiences immigration from neighboring countries, especially Peru and Bolivia.
Both , Chile and the US, are OECD countries and they are their most developed and democratic nations in their respective continents (North and South America). The currency symbol of both countries is also $.
As the US does, major problems in Chile are on Health Access and Education Quality for the poor, which are under constant reform and improvement.
Chileans are kind, shy (not so talkative) and somewhat conservative like the US-midwest but with strong sense of family like Italy.
Who was the first person to explore Chile?
Chile was first discovered by a Spanish conquistador named Pedro de Valdivia. He claimed what is now Chile for Spain in 1540.
What season is it in Chile when its winter in the us?
If it is spring time in the U.S.A at this time, then Chile to will have the spring season. As both countries fall in the same continent.
Where does the name Chile come from?
I taught in Chile for 2 two and a half years. There was a poster in the school I taught in that said the name "Chile" came from a Quechua word meaning "cold". Kind of funny, like our word "chilly." That's why I've always remembered that.
How did the country of Chile become Spanish speaking?
Chile (at least the northern half) was conquered by the Spanish in the 1500s and administered by them until the early 1800s. During those three centuries, Spanish was the language of law and order.
What color is the black horse of Santiago?
The horse of Santiago was gray because he had a dark colored nose. To be an official white horse...the horse has to have a pink nose.
What kinds of clothes do they wear in Chile?
they wear capris, skirts, blouses, shirts, t-shirts, high heels and snickers, among others
Chile is best described when the people are in a festive mood. Chilean clothes are closely associated with the garments like ponchos, coats, and pants. The Chileans are very particular about their clothing.
What is the land mass of Chile?
Some land features in Chile include the Atacama Desert and of course the Pacific Ocean. I know that there are more but I am not for sure on what they are called. Oh and the other one I know is the Andes Mountains.
What is the average household income in Chile?
The Average income per house in Chile is around 7 thousand (in US) dollars per year, 2005. The richest 10% of the population accounted for approximately 45.6% of household consumption and the poorest 10% approximately 1.3%. It was estimated that in 1998 about 22% of the population had incomes below the poverty line. However Chile has the largest middle class population presently than any other country in South America.
Read more: Income - Chile - product, average, growth, annual, power http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Americas/Chile-INCOME.html#ixzz0dy22Baov
