Chile | Photos

[LukaChile]

Hello, good morning! (at least here in Santiago hehe)
I created this thread to see my country, Chile.

Chile, officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far south. It is one of two countries in South America (with Ecuador) which do not border Brazil. The Pacific coastline of Chile is 6,435 kilometres. Chilean territory includes the Pacific islands of Juan Fernández, Salas y Gómez, Desventuradas and Easter Island. Chile also claims about 1,250,000 square kilometres (480,000 sq mi) of Antarctica, although all claims are suspended under the Antarctic Treaty.
Chile's unusual, ribbon-like shape—4,300 kilometres (2,700 mi) long and on average 175 kilometres (109 mi) wide—has given it a varied climate, ranging from the world's driest desert—the Atacama—in the north, through a Mediterranean climate in the centre, to a rainy temperate climate in the south. The northern desert contains great mineral wealth, principally copper. The relatively small central area dominates in terms of population and agricultural resources, and is the cultural and political center from which Chile expanded in the late 19th century, when it incorporated its northern and southern regions. Southern Chile is rich in forests and grazing lands and features a string of volcanoes and lakes. The southern coast is a labyrinth of fjords, inlets, canals, twisting peninsulas, and islands.
Prior to arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century, northern Chile was under Inca rule while the indigenous Araucanians inhabited central and southern Chile. Although Chile declared independence in 1810, decisive victory over the Spanish was not achieved until 1818. In the War of the Pacific (1879–83), Chile defeated Peru and Bolivia and won its present northern regions. It was not until the 1880s that the Araucanians were completely subjugated. Although relatively free of the coups and arbitrary governments that blighted South America, Chile endured a 17-year military dictatorship (1973–1990) that left more than 3,000 people dead and missing.
Currently, Chile is one of South America's most stable and prosperous nations. It leads Latin American nations in human development, competitiveness, quality of life, political stability, globalization, economic freedom, low perception of corruption and comparatively low poverty rates. It also ranks high regionally in freedom of the press and democratic development. However, it has a high income inequality, as measured by the Gini index. Chile is a founding member of both the United Nations, the Union of South American Nations. Chile officially became a full member of the OECD, the group of the most developed countries, becoming the first country in South America with that honor.

Population: 16,928,873

1. Antofagasta.
City in northern Chile, with 300,000 people. It's located very near the world's driest desert, the Atacama.

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Antofagasta liked? soon more pictures of other cities, have much to show

[kutinA]

Chile has the most beautiful cities (for me) in the southern part of the country. For example Pucon and Puerto Montt are great. Pucon look like small town somewhere in Austria.

[LukaChile]

Pucón is beautiful, totally recommended

[Zerg]

Great pics friend

Chile have also big Croat minority [380,000- even 500,000]...

[Semper Fidelis]

J... kolko nas ima!

Nice pictures!

[LukaChile]

Originally Posted by Zerg

Great pics friend

Chile have also big Croat minority [380,000- even 500,000]...

Yes, many of them here! I am one of them


2. Punta Arenas
The Croatian capital in Chile.
Population: 116.005

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[Zerg]

Great!!!

I always wanted to see Punta Arenas "inside". Wikipedia and other websites don't have much pics of the city itself! Thnx 4 that! It's much prettier than i thought!

Croats have over 50% of population there, right?

[LukaChile]

The fact that the city is beautiful, like their surroundings. But the only bad thing is its bad weather, snow 70% of the year.

The Croats in Punta Arenas immigration played a role in the development of the Magellan region and city in particular. Currently, you can see this influence in the names of shops and many construction

Here a page with more information about the city.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punta_Arenas

[ElUsurpador]

I didn't know Chile is so developed. Looks beautifull

[Make it so]

Originally Posted by Zerg

Great!!!

I always wanted to see Punta Arenas "inside". Wikipedia and other websites don't have much pics of the city itself! Thnx 4 that! It's much prettyier than i thought!

Croats have over 50% of population there, right?

Prvi put cujen da jedan veci grad na drugom kraju svita ima 50% stanovnika hrvatskog podrijetla

Luka samo stavljaj slika jos

[LukaChile]

Punta Arenas is beautiful, the Croatian capital in Latin America!

Tomorrow photos of beautiful Puerto Montt, capital of salmon in Chile

[SinCity]

Thanks Luka.

Do the Croats of South America maintain a link to their heritage or has assimilation also been a problem?

Hvala.

[LukaChile]

Originally Posted by SinCity

Thanks Luka.

Do the Croats of South America maintain a link to their heritage or has assimilation also been a problem?

Hvala.

The descendants here are proud, always show your Croatian raíces.En Stadium (venue of Croats in Chile, which I support) all meetings and even made trips to Croatia.

At least in Chile, is a privilege to be Croat

[ivan_ri]

it is nice to see our people are well accepted so far across the ocean

btw, great thread, love your photos

[Zerg]

Proud to be Croat

[LukaChile]

3.Puerto Montt, capital of the salmon
Puerto Montt is a port city and commune in southern Chile, located at the northern end of the Reloncaví Sound in the Llanquihue Province, Los Lagos Region. It has a population of 153,118 (city only, 2002 census) and a city area of 39.58 km².

Link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Montt

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[Manolo_B2]

very nice contrasts in the chilean scenery!
i'd like to visit santiago in the future...

[MasonicStage™]

really really nice

[SinCity]

I love South America ..... Chile, Brazil, Argentina .....

[LukaChile]

Valdivia, beautiful town with German style.

Country Chile
Region Los Ríos
Province Valdivia
Founded as Santa María la Blanca de Valdivia
Founded 9 February 1552
Government
- Mayor Bernardo Berger Fett
Area
- City 1,016 km2 (392.3 sq mi)
Elevation 5 m (16 ft)
Population (140,559)
- City 153.577
- Density 138.3/km2 (358.2/sq mi)
- Metro 165.000 (2,008 estimate)
Website http://www.munivaldivia.cl

Photos by Monotech


. Famosos


. El mimo alegrando el día.


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Museo Philippi

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Este edificio tiene una ubicación bien particular, está solo en medio de una laguna con flores de loto y un puente, es bien lindo.

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Desde el MAC de Valdivia hacia la Costanera

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50. Laguna en la cuidad


51. Mucha gente, probablemente para un desfile.


52. otoño jardín botánico


53. Alameda, acceso UACH


54. Mucha gente para la noche Valdiviana la última semana de febrero.


55. Parque Saval


56. Desde museo Van der Maele

Originally Posted by Mono_Tech

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=717716



VALDIVIA Región de los Ríos
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valdivia




Fundación 9 de febrero de 1552 (fundada como Santa María la Blanca de Valdivia)
Población: 153.577 hab. (est.2006)


Inicio este hilo para mostrarle al mundo mi ciudad
(voy agregar fotos cada día al thread)
([Fotos mias] Creditos a usuarios Flickr, Panoramio, me manda un MP si ve su foto)






1. Postal Valdiviana un día nublado


2. Lanchas


3. Pelicanos


4. Nuevo hotel Pedro de Valdivia y Casino.


5. Vapor Collico, junto al Puente Pedro de Valdivia.


6. Paseo Libertad


7. Alameda (Entrada principal UACH)


8. Escuela de Arquitectura y Urbanismo UACH


10. Paseo Libertad

Originally Posted by Mono_Tech

11. Barcos Pesqueros


12. Barco pintoresco


13. Desde museo Van der Maele


14. Laguna los Lotos


15. Hotel Naguilan


16. Paisajes


17. Jardín Botánico


18. Feria Fluvial


19. Casa Prochelle I y II

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