chile general info ppt

CHILE

Chile, which forms most of the West Coast of South America, is almost 2,700 Miles Long –averages 110 Miles Wide - and is about twice the size of Montana;

Population – Approx. 16,000,000 people;

Capital – Santiago – Approx. 5,500,000 people;

Chile is a Safe and Law Abiding Democracy.

If Chile were in North America, it would reach from

KETCHIKAN to ACAPULCO !

The Chilean Economy is the Model for South America, with GDP growing over 5% per yearsince 1992;

There are No Venomous Snakes of any kind in Chile, and there are virtually No Flying – Biting Insects;

The Chilean Peso is pegged to the US dollar.Conversion is 490 pesos per dollar (as of 6/19/08);

The language is Chilean Spanish;

Literacy rate in Chile is Over 95%;

Chile is among the worlds largest producers of Copper and farmed Salmon.

Easter Islandis a

Chilean Territory

(2,000 Miles Away!)

There are 129 Volcanoes in Chile

36 37 of these are deemed ‘Active’.

Volcanoes

Chaiten – May 2, 2008

Chilean Food & Drink Amazing Wines – both RED and WHITE

– World acclaimed Carmenere and Chardonnay;

Wonderful Vegetables, Fruit, Lamb, Beef, and

Seafood;

Pisco Sour - National Cocktail;

Mate’ Tea - National Social Drink;

AJI Sauce -The Greatest Condiment;

BAD Beer!

Chilean Food Pyramid

Onions

Tomatoes

Avocados

Fresh Fruit

W I N E

S e a F o o d

R e d M e a t

PATAGONIA

Patagonia contains about

350,000 square miles, or the

combined size of France,

Germany, and England.

Population Density in all of

Patagonia is approximately

4 people per square mile,

making it one of the most

sparsely populated regions in the world.

PATAGONIA

Chile is Divided into

12 Regions

(North to South)

Santiago

Patagonia begins in the Middle of

Region X, Chile, and at the Rio

Colorado in Argentina. It continues

south thru both countries to Tierra del

Fuego and Cape Horn. Chilean

Patagonia contains:

• Half of Chile’s Region X

• All of Chile’s Region XI • All of Chile’s Region XII

Region X

Region XI

Region XII

Region V

NorthernChilean Patagonia

Region X

The LAKE Region

Population: 800,000

Density: 64 / Sq. Mi.

Mountains/Capital• The Andes are the Region’s

Eastern Mountain Range;• Capital - Puerto Montt;• Population – 180,000.

Land Features• Many active volcanoes;• Many large lakes;• Popular vacation areas;• Center of Salmon Farming;• Fertile, level farming

area.

CentralChilean Patagonia

Region XI

The RIVER Region

Population: 95,000

Density: 4 / Sq. Mi.

Mountains/Capital• The Andes become a

Central and WesternMountain Range;

• Capital – Coyhaique;• Population – 50,000.

Land Features• Many Rivers and Lakes;• Transition zone to the

Pampas area;• Primarily Ranching;• Multiple weather zones;• Fishing Capital of Chile.

SouthernChilean Patagonia

Region XII

The MAGELLAN Region

Population: 160,000

Density: 6 / Sq. Mi.

Mountains/Capital• The Andes are the Region’s

Coastal Mountain Range;• Capital – Punta Arenas;• Population – 120,000.

Land Features• Majority of Chile’s fjords,

glaciers, and islands;• Very rugged coastal areas;• Primarily tourist areas for

trekking in National Parks;

• Severe weather changes.

Coyhaique

Fly Fishing Capitalof

Chilean Patagonia

(Coy – high’ – key)

Elevation – 1,000 ft;

Population – 50,000;

Jet Airport – in Balmaceda (BBA)

– 35 miles south of Coyhaique;

Health Care – Coyhaique Regional Hospital;

Restaurants - A Few Good Ones;

Shopping - Many retail shops, banks, and markets;

Internet Access - Yes;

Coyhaique is a Very Safe and Clean City.

Distance from: Boise – 7,500 mi. Santiago – 1,025 mi. Puerto Montt - 383 mi. Cochrane - 214 mi. Punta Arenas – 351 mi.

Travel Time from Boise – Approx. 24 hours;

Time change – Eastern Standard Time;

Location - 45th Parallel South – (approx. 60 miles from the ocean);

Weather – Very similar to Portland, Ore.

Views

of

Region XI

LODGING IN COYHAIQUE

Mincho’s Lodge

Ten Suites - each with two or three large beds and full bathrooms;

Great Restaurant and Wine List;

Social and Lounging Areas - Inside and Outside;

Laundry Service;

Easy City Access;

Non-fishing Activities Available.

DAY TRIPS

FROM

COYHAIQUE

Nature hike - Parque Queulat;

Visit the Amazing Marble Caves;

Visit the Early Indian Cliff Painting

sites;

Tour Fjords and Port of Chacabuco;

Tour Coyhaique - Shops and

Museums;

Tour and dine at a working Estancia;

Take a Weaving Tour in the town of

Puyuhuapi.

Parque Queulat

Marble Caves at Lago General Carrera

Rain Forest TrekkingMarble CavesIndian Petro glyphsFjord CruiseMuseums and ShoppingRanch VisitPuyuhuapi (Weaving Tour)

Fjords - West of Coyhaique

Port of Chacabuco

Indian Cliff Paintings - Interpretive Center

Estancia – Southeast of Coyhaique

San Rafael GlacierTermas de Puyuhaupi Spa

SantiagoWineriesHistorical and Museum TourVina del MarValparisoShoppingPablo NarudaAndes Ski area

Easter Island

Local Weavers

Other

Possible

Activities

Termas de Puyuhuapi Lodge and Spa

http://www.ladatco.com/PAT-PUYU.HTM

Torres del Paine National Park

http://www.torresdelpaine.com/ingles/index.asp

SANTIAGO

Wine Country Tours (Santiago Area)

http://www.chile-tours.com/santiago.htm

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VALPARISO

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