CHILE
By: Nicole Almazora & Deepak Bains
Period 2 Day 2
INTRODUCTION
The capital of Chile is
Santiago.
 The majors languages spoken
are:
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Spanish
 German
 English
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Native Languages:
Mapudungun
 Quecha
 Rapa Nui
 Huiliche
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By: Deepak Bains
Relative Location:
Bordering the South Pacific
Ocean, between Argentina
and Peru.
Absolute Location:
30 00 S, 71 00 W
HISTORY
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Pedro de Valdivia
Date country came into existence:
September 18, 1810
 Declared independence from Spain in 1810 not until 1818 it
got full independence.
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How this country became a country:
Many outsiders arrived and lived in Chile because of its nitrate
treasures.
In the 16th century Europeans saw the affluence of the
landscape in Chile but the local tribes resisted.
In 1541 a Spaniard named Pedro de Valdivia opened the
avenues for progression. After a few years of perpetual wars
with the natives, the Spanish succeeded in subjugating the
indigenous people by the end of the 17th century.
Chile won its independence from Spain in 1818 under the
leadership of Bernardo O’Higgins, who also carried a
dictator rule until 1823.
Diego Portales fought a war with Peru in 1836-1839 that
resulted with the expansion of Chilean territory.
Diego Portales
Famous People
Saint Teresa de Los Andes –the first Chilean saint
St. Tesesa
Fernando Gonzalez –tennis player Olympic medalist
Bernardo O’Higgins- founding father of Chile
Michelle Bachelet-current president of Chile
Violet Parra-singer
By: Nicole Almazora
G EOGRAPHY
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Major Landforms
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Andes mountain ranges which is the longest mountain range in the
world.
The glaciers develop from the Andes mountains which covers 2.7% of
the country.
There are about 108 active volcanoes in Chile. The most active volcano
is the Villarrica volcano.
Atacama Desert extends over 2,000 km.
Chile has one of the most dangerous coast lines with at least 5,000
rocky islands.
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Major Bodies of Water
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Loa river, which is the longest river in Chile.
General Carrera Lake, largest and deepest lakes in Chile but also the
second largest lake in South America.
The South Pacific Ocean- the largest ocean. >
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Gulf of Penas is an inlet of the South Pacific Ocean and extends for 55
miles.
Lago Chungará- located at the very north of Chile, and is the 29th highest
lake in the world.
Major Cities
1.
Santiago which has a population of 5.128 million
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(Santiago)
Puente Alto which has a population of 510,417
Antofagasta which has a population of 309,832
Viña del Mar which has a population of 294,551
Valparaiso which has a population of 282,448
 Other major cities: Talcahuano, San Bernardo, Temuco, Iquique,
Concepcion.
Area in Square Kilometers
Relative: slightly smaller than the size of Montana
 Absolute: 756,102km² (land: 743,812km²)
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Major Landmarks
5)Valle de la Luna- located in the Atacama Desert, it shows a
breathtaking landscape.
4) Torres del Paine- features mountains, glaciers and lakes.
3)Pucón- a small tourist town that has a beautiful lake and a
imposing volcano.
2)Lauca National Park- in the Andes range. It also views Lake
Chungará and the twin volcanoes Parinacota and Pomerape.
1)Easter Island- One of the most isolated islands on Earth and
famous for its 887 monumental statues called Moai. It is also the most
famous tourist attractions on Chile.
(Easter Island)
(Lauca National Park)
(Pucón)
Others: Cerron san Cristobal, Los Pinguinos Natural Monument,
Valparaiso, San Rafael Glacier,
by: Nicole
Clothing
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C ULTURE
Chileans dress very formal to get to work, but they wear casual clothes at home.
There are actually no impediments in dressing the way you like.
In Chile there are a wide variety of styles from elegant to sport.
Chilean teenagers like to wear colour.
Majority of the tome Chilean people wear normal clothing. (For example: USA/
Canada)
Music
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Music that Chileans listen to is Nueve Cancián, Cueca, Payada, Cumbia, Sound,
Chilean rock, Andean music, Hip Hop, New Chilean Cumbia, and Mapuche Music.
Food
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Beef, chicken, rice, potatoes, fresh fruit, and vegies from the fields of Central
Chile.
Empanada
Religions
68% Christianity
55% Catholic Church
13% Protestan/ evangelical
7% Other
empanada
Holidays
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Sep. 18- Independence day
of Chile>
Jan. 1- New Years
 Apr. 3- Good Friday
 May. 1-May Day
(international workers day)
 May 10- Mothers day
 May 21- Navy day
 Sep. 19- Army Day
 Jun 21- Fathers day
 Oct. 12- Race Day
 Jun. 29- Saint Peter and
 Oct. 31- Day of the Dead
Saint Paul
 Nov. 1- All Saints Day
 Jul. 16 Our lady of Mount
 Dec. 8- Virgins Day
Carmel
 Dec 25- Christmas Day
 Aug. 15- Assumption Day
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By: Deepak
C UR R EN T
EVENTS
Hundreds of Chilean Same-Sex Couples Eagerly Avail Legalization of
Civil Unions
Registry office in one of Latin Americas more conservative countries will begin granting civil unions
to gay and lesbian partners on Thursday
source: The Guardian and BBC news
On Wednesday, October 21, 2015 hundreds of same sex
couples
in Chile will head to the registry office because same-sex unions
are finally legalized for the first time in the country.
Polls show that only around a quarter of Chileans support same-sex
marriage. However, there was a broad cross-party support in congress for allowing
civil unions.
Co-habiting couples who register the new law will be able to claim
pension benefits and inherit property if their civil partner dies. It will also make it
easier for people to get custody of their partner’s child if he or she dies.
Chile legalized divorce in 2004, but abortion remains totally banned.
Although same sex marriages aren't legal just yet, it is showing that the world we
live in is slowly but surely changing. This could be the first step on the road towards
same-sex marriages.
This news doesn’t affect me too drastically since Canada had already
legalized same-sex marriages. for a while. But it is definitely showing that the
conservative countries are becoming more welcoming for same-sex couples. Even
USA, a very well known and major country, recently legalized same-sex marriages.
I NTERESTING
FACTS
Population;17.62 million (2013)Transportation
(Local) taxi, colectivo, commuter rail,
Metro, bus, Hitchhiking
Story Behind the Flag
Was hosted for the first time amongst the determined fight for
independence from the Spanish empire, which looks nothing like the
flag that is hoisted today. The flag of today was adopted in 1817.
Strange Laws
 It is illegal to transport any type of seafood on busses.
 If you are a woman who has been widowed recently, know that if you
choose to rebuild your life and want to get married again before 9
months after the death of your husband, you can face criminal
charges.
Travel Tips
 It is possible to fly directly from the US and Canada to Santiago.
 Bring your own travel guidebook because they are really expensive in
Chile.
 The climate is extreme it can be hot and cold.
Native Animals
few large mammals species exist. This includes species of felids
(Puma, Geoffrey’s cat, colo colo.)
3 species of canids (all fox species of Pseudalopex)
4 camelids (domesticated llama and alpaca)
National animal(s): condor and huemul
Condor
Huemul
Extra facts
 Chile is the longest country in the world from North to South at
2647 miles(4620km) long and extends across 38 degrees
latitude. The Andes Mountain Range extends the entire length of
the country north to south.
 Chile is one of the only 2 countries in South America that doesn't
touch/border Brazil.
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