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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
Is Chile the skinnest country?
There are other countries thiner than Chile. However, Chile is the thiner country when compared his lenght/width ratio .
What is the latitude and longitude of Chile's Calbuco Volcano?
Latitude: S 41° 19' 57.9396"
Longitude: W 72° 36' 39.9312"
Yes, Peru and Bolivia went to war against Chile in the War of the Pacific in 1879-1873.
What is the popular name of Chile?
the popular name for Chile is Chile f you want the official name it would be the Republic of Chile.
The People
Population: 16,454,143 (July 2008); 0,98 males per female.
Religion: Catholic: 70%, Protestant: 16%, Other: 14%.
Language: Spanish (official) and some indigenous languages, mainly mapudungún (mapuche), quechua, and rapa nui.
Government
Official Name: Republic of Chile
Type of Government: Representative Democracy, Presidential Regime
Capital: Santiago
Administrative Divisions 15 regions: Aisén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo, Antofagasta, Araucanía, Arica y Parinacota, Atacama, Biobío, Coquimbo, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Los Lagos, Los Ríos, Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena, Maule, Región Metropolitana (Santiago), Tarapacá, Valparaíso.
Independence: September 18, 1810 (National Holiday)
What does Chile specialize in?
Chile, due its geographic extension,we can find four very different areas:
Northern Chile: World's produce of Fish Meal(World's #2) and Copper (World's #1).
Central Chile: World's best produce of Wines and Professional Services (Santiago: Latin-America´s Best Business City)
Southern Chile: World's produce of Salmon ( World's #2), Woods and Pulp paper.
Chilean Patagonia: Tourism and Antarctica Cruisers.
