CHILE By Brittany Hathcock History of Chile Chile

CHILE By: Brittany Hathcock

History of Chile • Chile has the world’s biggest swimming pool located in Algarrobo City in the pacific coast • Has the driest place on earth The Atacama Desert its one of the oldest desert on earth , some parts of the region have never received a drop of rain. • It’s one of the world class Wine Destination Its on of the 9 th largest producer of wine. Also the 5 th largest exporter. • Penguins in Chile • Valparaiso • Chile’s Andes Mountains has some of the World’s Largest still active volcanoes.

Flag and symbol The flag of Chile is red, white and blue banner with a white star. The blue represents the canton region of the flag represents the sky the white stripe represents the snow of the Andes mountains and red symbolizes the blood the was spilled fighting for freedom. It was adopted on October 18, 1817, just before Chile won its independence from Spain in 1818.

Food • Pastel de Choclo: corn casserole with meat stuffing • Empanadas: pastry filled with meat, cheese or mussels • Cazuela: homemade stew with beef, chicken, corn, rice and potatoes • Asado: barbecue of beef, pork or chicken

Clothing • Poncho • Chuppalla • Traditional huaso clothing • Huasa or Cueca Dress • Mapuche Clothing • Mapuche Jewelry

Expression Como estai – how are you? Cachai- ‘’ You Know? ’’ Que onda? ‘’ What’s wrong with you? ’’ Carretear – ‘’ to party!’’

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