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            CHILE
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Chile lies like a backbone of
the South American continent.
Its Pacific coastline is
4200km long. Because of its
enormous range in latitude, it
has almost every kind of
climate from desert conditions
to icy wastes. Some 60% of the
population live in the central
valley where the climate is
similar to southern
California. The land here is
fertile, and the principal
crops grown are wheat, sugar
beet, maize and potatoes. Also
in the central valley is one
of the largest copper mines in
the world, which accounts for
Chile's most important source
of foreign exchange.
The cold season is from May to
October with warm weather for
the remainder of the year.
High season at beach resorts
runs from December to March.

Area (Sq. Km.): 756,942

Population: 13,185,000

Capital: Santiago

Language:
Spanish

Religion:
Roman Catholic 89%
Protestant 11%

Government Type:
Republic

Currency: Peso

Embassy:
12 Devonshire Street,
London,
W1N 1FS
0171-580-6392

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129