 Chile has more than 6,000 km of pacific coast

 Capital of Chile  Founded in 1541 by the explorer Pedro de Valdivia  Very modern

 National dance of Chile  Represents the courtship of the rooster and the hen

 Known as the “moais”  Created between the 13 th and 16 th centuries  Found in Easter Island

 North of Chile  Driest desert of the world

 North of Chile  Altitude of more than 4,500 meters  Lamas and alpacas are found there  These animals are well adapted to this area’s extreme conditions

 Vertical peaks  2,000 km south of Santiago

 Wood houses are characterized by their vivid colors and designs  South of Chile

 North coast of Chile  Examples of Mudejar Architecture (arabic style brought by the Spanish)

 El curanto is a very traditional dish in Chile  Spread to the Southern areas of Chile  Prepared in a hole in the ground. Stones are placed on the bottom and heated.  Ingredients: shellfish, meat, potatoes, and milcao

 Celebrated with dances that have their roots in Incan ceremonies, Chinese carnivals, and “fiestas” of Spain

 Indigenous inhabitants of Chile  Conserved their traditional customs such as festivals, music, art, and dress

 Became famous when he won a medal at the “Exposición Universal de Paris” with his painting “La fundación de Santiago”

 Famous Chilean poets  They both won the Nobel Prize in literature

 In the South of Chile  Has a huge green glacier Lo moderno y lo antiguo  the two styles mix in Santiago creating an European feel to the city

 Typical plate made of meat and corn