Sunday, November 20, 2011

Chile




    Santiago, Chile
  • Capital of Chile is Santiago
  • The President is Sebastian Pinera
 
  • The most important natural resources are:
    • fresh fruit-Chile is the primary winter source of grapes for the US and Canada
    • 2nd largest producer of salmon
    • precious metals
    • timber
    • oil
    • minerals
  • Most important natural attractions are:
    • Volcanoes, lakes, beaches, geysers
    • Atacama Desert
    • Central Valley and Vineyards
    • Easter Islands
    • Southern Patagonia
    • Chilean Antarctic Region
    • Penguin colonies
  • Most important cultural attractions:
    • Museo Chilrno de Arte Precolumbino
    • Mopocho Station
    • Palacio de Bellas Artes
    • Saltpeter Mine of Chacabuco
    • San Pedro dr Atacama
    • Iglesia San Marcos
  • Most important dishes:
    • empanadas: can be filled with most any thing
    • curanto
    • completos: hot dogs with condiments
    • alfajores: cookie filled with chocolate and butterscotch
    • pastel de chocio: corn casserole with meat stuffing
    • canzuela: homemade stew
    • asado: barbecued meat