Visual Geography Series®: Chile

Chile

Photos [downloadable for reports]

Maps & Flag [downloadable for reports]

Links

The Land

Animals – WAZA’s Virtual Zoo: Vicuna
See and read about vicunas.
Binghamton Zoo Animals: Alpaca
Read about alpacas.
Binghamton Zoo Animals: Guanaco
Discover more about guanacos.
Binghamton Zoo Animals: Llama
Get more information on llamas.
Chile (CIA World Factbook)
Find up-to-date population figures and other statistics.
Chile: Flora and Fauna Guide
See the animals and plants of Chile.
Experience Rapa Nui (Polynesian Cultural Center)
Learn more about the island of Rapa Nui, or Easter Island.
Guide to National Parks
Discover Chile’s national parks through this parks guide.
Weather (CNN.com)
Get the current weather conditions for Santiago and other cities in Chile.

History and Government

History of Chile (Chile.com)
Read more about the native people of Chile and the history of Chile.
Political System (Embassy of Chile, Washington, D.C.)
Learn about Chile’s political system including its branches of government, political parties, and elections.
Politics in Chile: An Online NewsHour Special Report (Online NewsHour, PBS)
Link to PBS articles on the current politics in Chile.
President of the Republic of Chile (chileangovernment.cl)
Check out the biography page for candid photos of the current president of the Republic of Chile, or read the Presidential Message.

The People

Chile (Human Rights Watch: Americas)
Link to up-to-date articles dealing with Chile’s human rights.
Health in Chile (Pan American Health Organization)
Take an in-depth look at the health of the people of Chile, broken down by age, including mortality rates and specific diseases.

Cultural Life

Chile a Natural Inspiration (The Tourism Promotion Corporation of Chile)
The official travel website of Chile tells you where you can go, what you should do, and how to get there with pictures and fun tips.
CHIP—Chile Information Project: Culture and the Arts 101
Learn about Chilean culture, entertainment, and traditions.
Futaleufu Virtual Tours (Earth River Expeditions)
Explore the rapids of Chile’s Futaleufu River on this interactive, virtual tour site.
Gabriela Mistral (1945)
Discover more about this Nobel Prize-winning poet, and read some of her poetry.
Pablo Neruda—Biography (Nobel Prize)
Read more about Pablo Neruda.

The Economy

Chile (Economist.com)
The latest articles about Chile’s economy
The Universal Currency Converter (xe.com)
Compare the currency of Chile with the currency of other nations around the world.

For More Information

Background Note: Chile (U.S. Department of State)
Find out about all aspects of Chile in this profile, including information on Chile’s geography, people, history, and government.
Chile (Lonely Planet)
Get travel tips and country info about Chile.
Chile – Photos, Maps, Videos, Flags, Facts, More (People and Places, National Geographic)
Learn more information about Chile and see pictures of it.
Chile Post (World News Network)
Find up-to-date news on the World News Network Chile Post Web page.
Country Profile: Chile (BBC News)
Find up-to-date headlines, colorful maps, a timeline, an overview, and watch video news clips.
Listen to Chile’s National Anthem (slawek.com)
Find up-to-date population figures and other statistics
Republic of Chile (CountryReports.org)
Find general country information, including geography, government, economy, etc.

Teacher Resources

Tour of South America (DiscoverySchool.com)
Learn about the famous places of Chile and other South American countries. (grades 6–8)

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