Location:
Chile is located on the
southern end of South America. Its borders are The Pacific Ocean, Argentina, and
Peru.
Flag:
Chile’s flag was heavily influenced
by the American flag. The white five-pointed star in the center represents a
guide to progress and honor; blue symbolizes the sky, white is for the
snow-covered Andes, and red represents the blood spilled to achieve independence.
Chile’s Population has grown
over the last 25 years by 7%.
Religion:
Entering/
Exiting Requirements:
When traveling into Chile a
tourism card must be purchased for $160, which is valid for 90 days and must be
given back upon departure. You must have a valid passport to obtain the card.
Tourist
Attractions:
Please click here to see a Power Point of some
the local tourist attractions.
There are several resorts
that you can stay in that are relatively close to the beach. Click here to see available rates for you
(Note: the default number of nights is set to 3. You may change this number to
your specific needs and get an accurate estimate for your stay).
Chile has competed in the Olympics since 1928. Below
is a Data Table showing the medal count Chile has earned.