What is an interesting fact about Chile?

Chile is the longest narrow country in the world stretching from the north to the south over 4,300 km/ 2,670 miles. The Atacama desert in the countrys north is the largest dry desert in the world. The Easter Island in the Pacific Ocean off the Chilean coast is the most remote inhabited island of the world.

What is Chile most known for?

Even though Chile is internationally known for its succulent red wines and its devilish pisco, Chile also has a strong and diverse beer culture!

Is Chilli a 3rd world country?

By this original definition, Chile is a Third World country, as Chile remained neutral during the Cold War era. However, today there is no clear or agreed-upon definition of the term Third World. A decent standard of living: Gross National Income (GNI) and average purchasing power relative to other countries.

What are 3 physical features of Chile?

The major landforms of Chile are arranged as three parallel north–south units: the Andes mountains to the east; the intermediate depression, or longitudinal valley, in the centre; and the coastal ranges to the west.

What is Chiles national animal?

Huemul deer SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Scientists seeking to increase the dwindling population of Chiles national animal, the shy Huemul deer, have released their first captive-bred pair into the wild in a pivotal step in the drive to save the endangered species from extinction.

What are the main features of Chile?

Chile is certainly a land of contrasts geographically. It features arid deserts, beaches, fjords, volcanoes, snow-capped mountains, lakes, forests and everything in between including ice fields and glaciers.

Where do most Chileans live?

About 85% of the countrys population lives in urban areas, with 40% living in Greater Santiago. The largest agglomerations according to the 2002 census are Greater Santiago with 5.6 million people, Greater Concepción with 861,000 and Greater Valparaíso with 824,000.

What food is Chile famous for?

Chilean specialtiesPastel de Choclo: corn casserole with meat stuffing.Empanadas: pastry filled with meat, cheese or mussels.Cazuela: homemade stew with beef, chicken, corn, rice and potatoes.Asado: barbecue of beef, pork or chicken.Reineta, Congrio, Corvina: the most typical fish.Locos: a rare type of mollusks.More items

How do people from Chile speak?

Of the 18 million Chileans, 99% speak Chilean Spanish as their mother tongue. Chilean Spanish includes different slangs and coloquial language, which is sometimes difficult for speakers of the Castilian variant of Spanish to understand.