Chile

Capital City: Santiago

People:  white and white-Amerindian 95%, Amerindian 3%, other 2%

Religion: Roman Catholic 70%, Evangelical 15.1%, Jehovah's Witness 1.1%, other Christian 1%, other 4.6%, none 8.3%

Language: Spanish

Currency: Chilean Peso

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How to get there:
By plane: The most common entry point for oversea visitors is the international airport of the capital Santiago. There are airports in major towns but Santiago offers the best connections.
By bus: If you are already in South America a cheaper and still reliable way is to go by bus to Chile. Chile has borders with Argentina (daily bus from Mendoza), Peru (bus from Arequipa) and Bolivia. Also from Brazil (bus from São Paulo, on Mondays and Thursdays). Be aware that crossing to Chile means that high altitude points might be present (Up to 4000m - 6600ft), also the roads from Peru and Bolivia are a bit poor in quality so be patient. During the winter months (June to August) it is not uncommon for the passage from Mendoza to close for days at a time.

Weather: temperate; desert in north; Mediterranean in central region; cool and damp in south

Travel Documentation and Custom Duty

Getting Around: Bus, Local Buses, Taxi, Metro Train

Tourism Website: http://www.visitchile.org/

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