Chile
This is a source for all the basic information that you would need when researching Chile.
Chile Geography Facts
Everything to know about Chile's geography
- Political Boundaries - Argentina, Bolivia, Peru
Physical Features - Andes Mountains, low coastal mountains, central valleys - Natural Resources - copper, timber, iron ore, nitrates, precious metals, molybdenum, hydropower
- Climate - mostly temperate climate, desert climate in the north, Mediterranean in the center, cool and damp in the south
- Current Environmental Issues - deforestation on a huge scale, too much mining, air pollution (from vehicle and industrial emissions), water pollution (from raw sewage)
Chile Population Facts
Everything to know about Chile's population
- Population - 16,134,219
- Population Growth Rate - 0.94%
- Overall Life Expectancy - 76.77 years
- Male Life Expectancy - 73.49 years
- Female Life Expectancy - 80.21 years
- Ethnic Groups - 95% white Amerindian, 3% Amerindian, 2% other
- Religion - 89% Roman Catholic, 11% Protestant
- Languages - Spanish
Chile Culture Facts
Everything to know about Chile's culture
- Music - Cueca, Samba, music with rhythm
- Authors - Eduardo Peralta
- Artists - Nemusio Antunez, Roberto Matta
- Foods - Manjar, mariscal
Chile Government Facts
Everything to know about Chile's Government
- Capital - Santiago
- Form of Government - Republic
- Independence - 18th September 1810 from Spain
Chile Economic Facts
Everything to know about Chile's Economics
- GDP (per capita) - $11,30
- GDP (per composition per sector) - Industry 49.3%, Services 44.7% and Agriculture 6%
- Industries - Copper, foodstuffs, fish processing, iron, steel, wood, cement, textiles and transport equipment
- Exports - Copper, fruit, fish products, paper, pulp, chemicals, wine
- Imports - Petroleum, chemicals, electrical and telecommunications equipment, industrial machinery, vehicles and natural gas
Chile Transnational Issues
Everything to know about Chile's Transnational Issues
- Disputes - Peru wants to change the latitudinal boundary with Chile to an equidistance line.
- Illicit Drugs - Chile has been attracting a lot of people wishing to launder drug profits. They seem to be having a lot of problem with people bringing drugs into and from Europe.
- Service Age and obligation - All males are required to serve in the military during 18-45 years for 12 months.
Blogs on Chile
- Chile's Chuqui Seen Avoiding Strike But Smelter Hit
- By REUTERS CHUQUICAMATA MINE, Chile (Reuters) - Workers at Chile's giant Chuquicamata copper mine were expected to vote against strike action on Monday, ...
- Monster Mash: Tyler Perry to tour with 'Madea'; Chile's new museum; Nathan ...
- (Chicago Tribune) -- Remembering the fallen: Chile is opening a new human rights museum next month that will be dedicated to victims of Pinochet's ...
- Chilean Stocks Close At Record High On Gains In Energy, Retail
- By Anthony Esposito Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES SANTIAGO (Dow Jones)--Chile's blue-chip Ipsa index continued its march into uncharted territory, ...
Chile-Related Books
For more information on Chile
Chile & Easter Island (Country Guide)
Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 12/28/2009) 
The Complete Chile Pepper Book: A Gardener's Guide to Choosing, Growing, Preserving, and Cooking
Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 12/28/2009)
Travels in a Thin Country: A Journey Through Chile (Modern Library)
Amazon Price: $10.04 (as of 12/28/2009)
The Rough Guide to Chile 3 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 12/28/2009)
Fodor's Chile, 4th Edition: Including Argentine Patagonia (Fodor's Gold Guides)
Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 12/28/2009)
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