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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.
965 Questions
How do the people in Chile make a living?
They work. According to the 2002 Census the majority of the population (67%) is dedicated to the tertiary sector (also known as the service sector or the service industry), after that is the secondary sector (Transformation of raw materials through production processes) with a 21% and last primary sector (Direct use of natural resources: Agriculture, Livestock, Commercial Fishing, Mining, etc.) with a 12%.
When did rhodesia gain independence?
South Rhodesia officially gained its independence from Britain on April 18, 1980 and became the Republic of Zimbabwe.
Where did the word Chile come from?
Chileans speak a Spanish, but a Chilean dialect thereof. There are also some loan words from the Mapudungun and the Quechua langauge.
What do children in Chile call their parents?
More than likely, they will use the familiar forms "haha" for mom and "chichi" for dad. The more formal terms, however, are "okaasan" for mother and "otoosan" for father.
How many years can you be a president in Chile?
There have been a total of 46 Presidents who has Run Chile - 37 elected presidents of chile
Which Chilean president was overthrown in 1973?
Chile's President Salvador Allende died in September 11, 1973; but he wasn't killed, he committed suicide.
Who was the President of Chile in 2007?
Salvador Allende.
In the general election, Allende received 36.6% of the popular vote, while Jorge Alessandri received 35.3% of the popular vote. The remaining 28.1% of the popular vote went to Radomiro Tomic.
Since none of the candidates received an absolute majority of the votes, according to the Chilean Constitution, the National Congress had to decide between the two leading candidates, Allende and Alessandri. In that vote, Allende received 78.46% of the votes, while Alessandri received 17.95% of the votes. The remaining 3.59% of the votes were blank ballots turned in. Thus, Allende was elected as President of Chile on October 24, 1970.
Who was the leader of Chile in 1817?
Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme was the leader of Chile in 1817, as Supreme Director of Chile.
The 1817´s election of the leader of Chile (Supreme Director of Chile), this was the first designation of authority of this independent nation; not withstanding the election of the First National Congress in 1811.
People met an open-council in Santiago on February 15th, 1817 that the government should be ruled by Jose De San Martin, leader of the Andes Liberation Army, but they embarked on their work of freeing America, looked to Peru, the last bastion Spanish colonial in South America, for which San Martin rejected the candidacy of Supreme Director of Chile to focus on the liberation of Peru.
San Martin gave his support to Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme (son of Irish and Chilean), whose nomination was already prearranged by San Martin.
Who is the President of Chile in 2017?
Verónica Michelle Bachelet Jeria is the President of Chile in 2017. She was the first female President of Chile from 2006 March 11 to 2010 March 11, and was re-elected for the 2014-2018 term. Chile's presidents are not re-electable immediately.
What ethnic group were the pilgrims?
The Pilgrims who came to America were mainly composed of English puritans and separatists and departed from Plymouth England, so their nationality was English.
What is the ZIP code for Lo Barnechea Santiago Chile?
- Postal code for Providencia, Santiago 7500000
- Postal code for Las Condes, Santiago 7550000
- Postal code for Lo Barnechea, Santiago 7690000
- Postal code for Vitacura, Santiago 7630000
- Postal code for La Florida, Santiago 8240000
- Postal code for Puente Alto, Santiago 8150000
- Postal code for Maipú, Santiago 9250000
- Postal code for Antofagasta 1240000
- Postal code for Arica 1000000
- Postal code for Chillan 3780000
- Postal code for Concepcion 4030000
- Postal code for Copiapo 1530000
- Postal code for Coquimbo 1780000
- Postal code for Curico 3340000
- Postal code for Iquique 1100000
- Postal code for La Serena 1700000
- Postal code for Los Angeles 4440000
- Postal code for Puerto Montt 5480000
- Postal code for Rancagua 2820000
- Postal code for Talca 3460000
- Postal code for Talcahuano 4260000
- Postal code for Temuco 4780000
- Postal code for Valdivia 5090000
- Postal code for Valparaiso 2340000
- Postal code for Viña Del Mar 2520000
For other cities see the related link.
How often does a president get elected in Chile?
Every two years for mayors, deputies, every four for senators. And every 4 for president.
Which two countries make up the region of Patagonia?
Chile and Argentina make up the Patagonian region.
Is there any unusual animals in Europe?
Europe is not as well known for its unusual animals but it does have its fair share of them. The long ear alpine bat, the raccoon dog, the marbled polecat and the saiga.
How does the old man convince santiago of his power in the alchemist?
The old man,tells santiago that there are omens ib,life
Who was General Augusto Pinochet?
was president from Chile in the 80's whom was being accused of stealing the governments money and for comiting atroceties with his own people.
What are facts about the ship called Santiago?
i don't know find out yourself. the internet can't do every thing for you.
