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	Chile Culture
		Chile's European heritage is pervasive, meaning that Western travelers here are less conspicuous than in neighboring Peru and Bolivia.
		Chile has spawned the Nobel Prize-winning poets Gabriela Mistral and Pablo Neruda and, until the military coup of 1973, its cinema was among the most experimental in Latin America.
		Chile's biggest standard meal is lomo a lo pobre - an enormous slab of beef topped with two fried eggs and buried in chips.
	www.donquijote.org /tourist/profiles/paises/chile/culture.asp (356 words)

	Culture of Chile - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Northern Chile was an important center of culture in the medieval and early modern Inca empire, while indigneous Mapuche and other Araucanian cultures developed in the Central and Southern regions.
		Culture was afterwards dominated by the Spanish during the Colonial and early Republican period.
		Chile · Colombia · Ecuador · Guyana · Panama · Paraguay · Peru · Suriname · Trinidad and Tobago · Uruguay · Venezuela
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Culture_of_Chile (465 words)

	Chile History & Chile Culture \| iExplore.com
		Chile has a large surplus of fruit and vegetables available for export to North America and Europe but is not entirely self-sufficient in agricultural produce.
		Chile is a member of the Latin American Integration Association (ALADI), the southern free trade zone (Mercosur), and the Rio Group.
		Chile has an extensive network of bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements (FTAS), including with the EU, the US, South Korea, Mexico and Canada and is in the process of negotiating FTAS with China and India.
	www.africa.com /dmap/Chile/History (829 words)

	Chile - History
		Chile's political climate has since remained stable, although there is still considerable tension between the military and the government concerning the human rights violations of the Pinochet era.
		Chile's population is composed predominantly of mestizos, who are descended from marriage between the Spanish colonizers and the indigenous people.
		Chile is also home to a number of significant immigrant groups, including minority populations from virtually every European country.
	www.geographia.com /chile/chilehistory.htm (708 words)

	The Chile Tours the history and culture of Chile
		Surrounded on three sides by virtually impassable barriers, Chile's rich central valley remained a well-kept secret until the middle of the fifteenth century, when the Incas drove southward in their quest to conquer the whole of the continent.
		Chile first declared independence in 1810, but the resulting internal instability led to a restoration of Spanish rule in 1814.
		Chile's political climate has since remained stable, though there is still considerable tension between the military and the government concerning the human rights violations of the Pinochet era.
	www.adventure-life.com /chile/chile_history.php (614 words)

	Wikinfo \| Chile (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Republic of Chile, or República de Chile, is located on the southwestern coast of South America.
		The country's current constitution was adopted in 1980 during the military government led by Augusto Pinochet and increased the power of the president and institutionalized the participation of the comanders in chief of the armed forced in the institutional life.
		The climate varies widely from subtropical in the north, passing by the most arid desert in the world, the Atacama desert, through a fertile valley in the center, to a cold and damp south, originally covered by forest.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Chile (1120 words)

	Chile Flag,Chile Map, Chile Culture : SphereInfo.com
		Chile, republic, south-western South America, bordered on the north by Peru, on the east by Bolivia and Argentina, and on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean.
		Chile fought the War of the Pacific with Peru and Bolivia from 1879 to 1883, winning Antofagasta, Bolivia's only outlet to the sea, and extensive areas from Peru.
		Chile has two lively and contrasting cultures: the cosmopolitan culture of the affluent urban population, and the popular culture of the peasants, which is mainly Spanish but contains traces of Araucanian heritage.
	www.sphereinfo.com /chile (613 words)

	Chile Travel - culture, people, cultural tours - trips
		Chile's most famous contributions to literature have come from Nobel Prize poets Pablo Neruda and Gabriela Mistral, whose homes and birthplaces are now museums that attract literary pilgrims to Chile.
		Chile was the last country in the Americas to be occupied by the Spaniards.
		Chile's armed forces and uniformed police fulfill their professional duties under the direction of civilian authorities through the Ministry of Defense.
	www.traveltochile.net /chile-culture.htm (2273 words)

	Economy of Chile, Culture of Chile, Chile Flag, Chile History, Flag of Chile
		The population of Chile is made up of Mestizos, persons of mixed Spanish and Native American ancestry, who make up for 93 percent of the current population.
		The country of Chile has two lively and contrasting cultures: the cosmopolitan culture of the affluent urban population, and the popular culture of the peasants, which is mainly Spanish but contains traces of Araucanian heritage.
		Chile is one of the leading industrial nations in Latin America as well as one of its largest mineral producers and is also known for its fruit and wine production.
	www.mapsofworld.com /country-profile/chile1.html (502 words)

	http://potato/ethics/Countries/Chile/culture.html
		The father of Chile, Bernardo O’Higgiins, was the son of an Irish immigrant.
		Chile is a land of magnificent scenery, aesthetic pleasure and cultural delights.
		From its striking indigenous people famous for their music and art, to theater and literature that have been internationally recognized, Chile's culture is an intoxicating blend of the many influences that have shaped it and brought to it much admiration.
	www.pitt.edu /~ethics/Countries/Chile/culture.html (1726 words)

	Chile - Climate, Culture and People
		Chile is located on the western side of South America and covers over 290,000 square miles.
		The Andes Mountains that stretch along the border of Argentina and Chile have mountain peaks with elevations of over 20,000 feet that are covered with ice fields and glaciers.
		The absence of predators, the large insect population in the waters and the cold clear rivers and lakes produced great fly fishing.
	www.argentinachileflyfishing.com /chile (346 words)

	Villanova University - Latin American Studies in Chile (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Chile challenges even the most astute observer from abroad, as it boasts the fastest growing economy, highest Human Development Index (HDI), highest literacy rate, most transparent government, and the best democracy in Latin America.
		Sandwiched between the gorgeous Andes mountain ranges and the blue Pacific Ocean, Chile is unquestionably the Switzerland of the Western Hemisphere.
		The country stretches from the warm beaches of Arica and Iquique in the North to the green lakes and snowcapped glaciers of Patagonia in the South.
	www.internationalstudies.villanova.edu /summer/chile-las.htm (624 words)

	Learn Spanish in Chile. Culture of Chile
		Chile's official language is spanish, though many other native languages are still spoken.
		Chile's biggest standard meal is lomo a lo pobre - a giant slab of beef topped with two fried eggs and buried in chips.
		Culture of Chile don Quijote Chile spanish language schools.
	www.spanishinlatinamerica.com /chile.culture.asp (327 words)

	Culture trips in Chile (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Chile is a land with tremendous history and culture.
		Discover the pleasures of culture trips, history, indigenous art with us, the Chilean federation of tourist agencies, hotels and tour operators.
		Beyond its indigenous roots, Spanish conquest and more modern history as a republic Chile is home to two nobel laureates and part of the Latin American cultural mosaic that forms a grand tradition in Hispanic letters and the plastic arts.
	www.visit-chile.org /mb/s2-culture.htm (166 words)

	Chile Culture
		Two lively and contrasting cultural strains predominate in Chile: the cosmopolitan culture of the affluent urban population, and the popular culture of the peasants, which is predominantly Spanish but contains traces of Araucanian heritage.
		Chile has a flourishing literary tradition and has produced two Nobel Prize winners in literature, Gabriela Mistral and Pablo Neruda, both poets.
		The flavour of local custom and tradition in Chile is readily observable in the numerous colourful religious festivals that take place at various localities throughout the country.
	www.traveldocs.com /cl/culture.htm (174 words)

	Chile Guide / Culture in Santiago
		The cultural scene of the capital, which was heavily restricted and censored during dictatorship, revived in the 90's.
		In Chile there are hardly any theaters with stable ensembles, but instead many creative independent theater groups.
		Presently, the most interesting performances can be seen at the new "Cultural Factory" Matucana 100 or in the private theaters San Ginés and Galpón 7, both in the Bellavista district.
	www.contactchile.cl /en/chile-santiago-culture.php (329 words)

	Chile - Country Profile - Destination Chile
		Destination Chile, a virtual travel guide to the long coastal strip between the Andes mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
		Embassy of Chile in the U.S. Washington D.C. Diplomatic Missions of Chile Abroad
		Discover Chile: the Andes, Atacama desert, volcanoes and lakes, Santiago, Valparaíso, Farellones/El Colorado, island of Chiloé, Valle del Encanto, Parque Nacional Lauca, Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park, Easter Island, Isla de Pascua, Rapa Nui, Juan Fernández archipelago.
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/chile.htm (793 words)

	APEC Chile 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Chile’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ignacio Walker, noted success of APEC Ministerial Meeting.
		Chile and Japan discussed bilateral policy and trade relation issues in a meeting headed by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of both Economies.
		Twenty silk and wool "chamantos" were handcrafted by 8 weavers of Chile's central zone.
	www.apec2004.cl (555 words)

	Sentido.tv :: Culture :: Travel :: Chile
		Michelle Bachelet, Chile's first female president, has faced opportunity, temptation and regional economic upheaval, and she is showing signs of following the wisest course, while staying faithful to her pledges.
		In her first state of the nation address, the new president has said she will use windfall state profits from the inflated copper markets to fund social programs, but without relaxing her policy of strict fiscal discipline.
		Like Ricardo Lagos before her, she is a moderate socialist, intent upon leading Chile's governing center-left coalition, while continuing free-market policies, evening the wealth divide.
	www.casavaria.com /sentido/culture/travel/chile.html (874 words)

	nature and culture trips in Chile (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Discover the pleasures of nature tours, flora and fauna, Torres del Paine with us, the Chilean federation of tourist agencies, hotels and tour operators.
		The flora and fauna of Chile lends a multitude of unique natural experiences.
		Come and look at nature in Chile and experience the nature tours, flora and fauna, Torres del Paine, call it what you will, forget the office and stress of daily routine, immerse yourself in Chile, altiplano,flora and fauna.
	www.visit-chile.org /mb/s2-nature.htm (176 words)

	Travel in Temuco - Chile - Culture - WorldTravelGate.net®-
		This is one of Chile's foremost tourist areas, with some of the most frequented national parks, renowned lake resorts, volcanoes, ski resorts and Mapuche settlements where traditions are still kept alive.
		Temuco is the perfect starting point for an exploration of Chile's stunningly beautiful Lake District, a region of rolling hillsides, lush green forests, and snow-capped volcanic peaks.
		The park is also home to the rare araucaria (monkey puzzle tree), a protected species that can live for as long as 1,000 years and takes five centuries just to reach maturity.
	www.americatravelling.net /chile/temuco/temuco_culture.htm (616 words)

	The Embassy of Chile in Thailand: Culture & Society (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Chile's traditional cocktail is the pisco sour, made with pisco (grape brandy), lemon juice, sugar and a bit of egg white.
		At the other end of the spectrum, a visit to the Mercado central (central market) in Santiago or any other city is a worthwhile taste of popular culture.
		Also recommended is a visit to one of many open-air markets offering handicrafts and artworks in wood, wool, clay, mimbre (wicker), silver and lapis lazuli (a semi-precious blue stone found only in Chile and Afghanistan).
	www.chile-thai.com /culture.htm (424 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A non-exhaustive list of topics is: - All kinds of news from Chile - International news and their relation to Chile - Chilean history - Chilean politics - Travel information - Literature, music, and all kinds of artistic expression from Chile - Food, customs, traditions, etc. - and much more...
		Background ---------- Chile is one of the countries in South America where networking is advancing most rapidly.
		RATIONALE Chile is one of the countries in South America where networking is advancing most rapidly.
	www.faqs.org /usenet/news.announce.newgroups/soc/soc.culture.chile (3812 words)

	Attractions and Culture of Chile
		The national flower is the copihue (Chilean bellflower), which grows in the woods of southern Chile.
		The coat of arms depicts the two national animals: the condor (a very large bird that lives in the mountains) and the huemul (an endangered white tail deer).
		- The Atacama desert of Chile and Peru is a virtually rainless plateau made up of salt basins (salares), sand, and lava flows, extending from the Andes mountains to the Pacific Ocean.
	www.magicaljourneys.com /Chile/chile-interest.html (310 words)

	Amazon.ca: Culture Shock! Chile: Books: Susan Roraff,Laura Comacho (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		He has never been in Chile (yet), but I think that after reading the book things will make more sense, and it is an excellent guide to the daily life in that part of the world.
		I would recommend to start reading another section different from chapter one, which is the most difficult to read, particularly for somebody who is not familiar with Chile, and is planning to go there.
		Being the child of a Chilean-American couple, I've spent a lot of time learning about the 'everyday life' and culture of Chile- although I readily confess to not being an expert.
	www.amazon.ca /Culture-Shock-Chile-Susan-Roraff/dp/1558684026 (700 words)

	Spotlight on Chile: Student Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		You have been given an opportunity to study the culture of one of the most fascinating countries of Latin America: Chile.
		Certainly, Chile is one of the most geographically complex, ethnically diverse, and economically stable countries of Latin America.
		In order to get a good picture of the people and culture of Chile, you will have to spend the time and effort to read the information I have provided.
	mywebpages.comcast.net /dchappell/chile/culture.htm (300 words)

	AncientChile.com: The History Art and Culture of Ancient Patagonia
		This award winning site was the first in the ancientweb series and has grown to include resources on the maya, aztex and their culture.
		The original inahabitants of patagonia were the mapuche and araucanian tribes the settled along the fertile valleys of what is now modern day chile.
		These images add up to be some of the last images taken of them before their way of life was greatly assimilated into chilean culture byt the turn of the century.
	www.ancientchile.com (366 words)

	Chilean Culture: Cultural Immersion with Expediciones Chile
		See a region of Chile that has eked out an existence in a region that was cut-off from the rest of Chile and highly influenced by Argentinean gaucho culture, but stuck firmly to its Chilean roots.
		Because of the strong ties with Argentina, the inhabitants became deeply influenced by the culture of the estancia (large estate ranches) in their manner of dressing and speaking.
		Snow Skiing in Chile Snow skiing in Chile in the spectacular Andes Mountains during the summer months.
	www.exchile.com /culturalimmersion.html (953 words)

	Culture and history travel packages and vacations in Chile
		Culture and history travel packages and vacations in Chile
		We have compiled a list of culture and history travel packages and vacations in Chile.
		If you are interested in any of these culture and history travel packages or vacations, please contact the operator directly with any questions for ordering free brochures or booking.
	www.infohub.com /travel_packages/culture_history_chile_252.html (174 words)

	Kid's Culture Corner-Chile
		It wasn’t until 1817 that Chile became independent from Spain.
		Today Spanish is the main language in Chile.
		Learn some Spanish songs sung by the children of Chile.
	www.aupairinamerica.com /kcc/kcc_chile.htm (127 words)

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