3. Location
The country is
located in South
America
The countries it
borders are Bolivia,
Argentina, and Peru
The Pacific Ocean
is to the left of the
country
4. Really Cool Fun Facts
Population: 17,402,630
Capital: Santiago
70% Roman Catholics
Currency: Peso
President: Subastián
Piñera
5. Even More Interesting
Facts
Biggest and most important
river: The Loa River
The IMPORANT mountain
range: The Los Andes
10. Important Festivals
Carnaval Andino Con la Fuerza del
Sol
The CarnavalAndino Con la Fuerza
del Sol, or "the Andean Festival with
the Strength of the Sun," is one of
the most influential and entertaining
of a string of festivals that take place
in February in Chile's northern
region. Hosted in the city of
Arica, Con la Fuerza del Sol is a
three-day festival that celebrates the
peaceful blending of Spanish and
indigenous cultures in the Andes, as
well as Catholic and indigenous
traditions. Chilean, Peruvian and
Bolivian participants come together
to celebrate with lavish
costumes, dance groups and brass
bands, which compete for the favor
of the audience.
