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This a report on the spanish speaking South American country of Chile. Discusses its economy, culture and history. Includes names of famous citizens.
Chile is a Spanish speaking country located on the western border of South America. It occupies a very narrow strip of land along the Pacific Ocean. The capital of Chile is Santiago, which is located in central Chile near the border of Argentina. Chile is approx. 2,650 miles long and about 110 miles wide. A great natural feature to Chile is the long cascade of the Andes Mountains. Chile has an estimated population of about 15,116,435 people. In 1989 Chile became an independent country, after being under military rule for over 20 years, and before a colony.
Chile is divided into three different climate zones where the weather and temperature often change drastically. In the north there is the arid northern desert, in central Chile there is the temperate central region and in the south is the windswept cold region. A great majority of Chile's citizens live in the temperate region because of is better climate. Chile is a geological unstable country because of its high risk of earthquakes, thus it being in the "Pacific Ring of Fire."
The economy in Chile is greatly dependent on the resources produced in Chile. Apples and grapes are commonly grown fruits that are exported to other parts of the world during their winters. Wine is also something important to their economy. Because of the vast ability to grow grapes, it is not surprising that wine is produced. Natural Gas is a greatly needed fuel from Chile, because it cuts down on pollution and is readily available in Chile. Livestock also make up a big part in Chile's exports and economy because of the vast number of sheep and cattle raised.
There are many different attractions in Chile, historic and fun. One historic attraction is La Catedral (Cathedral). La Caterdal is a historic church that was built in 1789 by an Italian architect Joaquín Toesca. The original structure was built in 1541, but was burnt down and rebuilt. It is located near Santiago. A second attraction is St. Lucia Hill. Cerro Santa Lucia (St. Lucia Hill) is an art gallery and historic site with luscious gardens. It has many old works of art and crafts that are made by the native Mapuche. There are also many ski resorts in Chile including Villarrica Pucón, in Pucon Chile. Chile has excellent skiing terrain with great conditions as well as nice resorts with rooming accommodations.
In Chile there are many different and flavorful foods eaten by its citizens. A large portion of their diet is chicken and seafood in the coastal regions. Chicken Grille with Yogurt is seasoned chicken breasts that are sautéed and served with yogurt. Some ingredients include Chicken, avocado, oil and chives. Another Chilean food is Artichoke and Salmon Casserole. It is a mixture of salmon, shrimp and artichokes. Some ingredients include artichokes, salmon, shrimp, paprika, cheese, and light cream. Because of the great amounts of fruits grown in Chile, fruits and vegetables are very abundant in their diet as well as in many dishes.
A famous person that came from Chile was Gabriela Mistral. Gabriela Mistral was a famous poet that created many extraordinary works. She was born in Vicuña, Chile. Her greatest accomplishment was winning a Nobel Prize for literature. Not only did Gabriela win the Nobel Prize, she was also the first Latin American women to do so.
Chile is a beautiful Spanish Speaking country and it is an area of great culture that is very interesting. Chile's lush landscape and adventurous activities are what make it a quite unique country in South America.
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