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FACT FILE
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ECONOMY: CHILE
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Geographical Information
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A long thin country bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountains. The north is very dry and sub-tropical and this is where most of the nation's mineral wealth is found. The Central region is temperate and is where most of the agricultural production takes place. The southern third is cold and rugged. This is the main area for forestry.
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Population:
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14.8 million
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Capital City:
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Santiago
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| Main language: | Spanish |
| Currency: | Chilean Peso |
| Main exports: | Copper, fish, fruit, metals and minerals, wood products, wine, cement, textiles |
| Main export markets: | US, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand |
| Main imports: | Spare parts, petroleum, food |
| Main imports from: | Latin America, US, EU, Asia |
| Other important information: | Chile and New Zealand are quite similar. Both have long coastlines, large forests and good agricultural climates.English is not widely spoken so many business people find life easier if they employ Spanish speakers.Business is often based on personal contacts. Making contacts can be slower than in English speaking countries and it is easy for a foreigner to give offence. |
This material has been produced by UNITEC Institute of Technology
under contract to the Ministry of Education.
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