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The Best Facts about Chile - What You Want to Know

Quick Facts and the Top 12 Sites About Chile

Since I live in Chile, I decided to present some quick references to Chile all in one place! I've done the work for you and after having gone through several hundred sites about Chile, I believe these are the "best of the best"! Check out the facts and links on this page and see if you don't agree. Also, I live only about 5 miles (8 km.) from the Termas de Chillan Ski Resort and Hot Springs and therefore I'm in an excellent position to provide good information about skiing in Chile. So, as I discover better links, I'll be adding them here, especially about ski resorts, holidays, and information about Chile, including Chile Geography. I hope this proves to be helpful, and if you know of any other great links to add here, please email me and I'll consider them! Email link at the end. Enjoy!


SIZE	285,133 square miles 2,640 long and an average of 110 wide
POPULATION	16,134,219 (July 2006 est.)
CAPITAL	Santiago (population 6,500,000 greater Santiago)
TIME ZONE	Same as USA Eastern Standard time
ELECTRICITY	220 volts, 50 cycles Plug: 3 small round legs (not as big as European plugs)
LANGUAGE	Spanish
RELIGION	Predominantly Roman Catholic
U.S. CITIZEN ENTRY REQUIREMENTS	Valid passport, tourist card issued by air carrier; First time "Reciprocity" entry fee $100 NOTE: Many countries are requiring that passports be valid for at least 6 months after the end of travel
AIRPORT DEPARTURE TAXES (as of March 2006)	International flights $30 USD Domestic flights $8 USA
CURRENCY	Chilean Peso (CHP)

Important Sources of Information About Chile

Fast Facts About Chile "Some basic facts about Chile"

The Chile Information Project "Facts on Chile travel and living in South America. The Santiago Times newspaper and The Chile Information Project provide news and resources for travel, hotels, and tours to Chile wineries, human rights info, hot springs and baths, environmental news developments, and a guide for English-speaking tourists and expats visiting or living in Chile."

Geographical Facts about Chile

Personal Experiences Be sure and see the great photos and read about the main mountains by someone who has personally explored and climbed them.

Chile History Great site about the history of Chile and other information.

Chile Travel Guide Chile Online Travel Guide and other Important Facts.

Chilean Fresh Fruit Site Some little known facts about Chile.

Chile World Facts Great site with many important facts at your fingertips about the population, history, geography, and economy.

Buying Land In Chile Buying Land in the South of Chile and Chile Forum.

U. S. Department of State About Chile U. S. Department of State - Facts and Information about Chile.

The Chilean Wine Industry Excellent article about the current status of the Booming Chilean Wine Industry.