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Chile

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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) Buy Now

The Complete Chile Pepper Book: A Gardener's Guide to Choosing, Growing, Preserving, and Cooking

Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 12/28/2009) Buy Now

Travels in a Thin Country: A Journey Through Chile (Modern Library)

Amazon Price: $10.04 (as of 12/28/2009) Buy Now

The Rough Guide to Chile 3 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)

Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 12/28/2009) Buy Now

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