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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Consular Information Sheet: Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information for traveling in Chile from the U.S. Department of State. Provides important information for safe travel and provides links to other sites of particular interest to U.S. tourists.
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World Bank: Doing Business: Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides a snapshot of Chile's ranking on the ease of doing business and on each of the ten topics that comprise the overall ranking. Data is also provided for the multiple economic topics such as starting a business, getting...
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Emory University

Postcolonial Studies at Emory: Isabel Allende

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Allende along with a brief discussion of Allende as a feminist. Also includes an analysis of "The House of the Spirits."
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Other

The Central Bank of Chile (El Banco Central De Chile)

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website of the Central Bank of Chile contains information about the general and specific economy of Chile. Also, it contains photos of the various currency denominations used in Chile.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Araucanians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Araucanians of Chile and Argentina. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Aymara

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Aymara of Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
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Other

Andean Botanical Information System

For Students 9th - 10th
Great research from the Andean Botanical Information System into the diverse environments and plants of the Andean region of South America, and particularly Chile and Peru. Available in Spanish or English, photographs and written...
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Chile: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, culture, economy, politics, and demographics for the country of Chili in South America.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Easter Island

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the location, history, and language of Easter Island.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: World Atlas: Chile

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find all the basic data on Chile on this page. Contains a clear map from "MapQuest", flag and facts in a list format. Categories include languages, religions, life expectancy, currency, GDP, industry, agriculture and more.
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Danuta Bois

Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Gabriela Mistral

For Students 9th - 10th
Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, is profiled.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: America Del Sur: Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a map of Chile in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals and resources are among the topics addressed....
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Study Languages

Study Spanish: La Llama

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has an explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about the llama in the Andes area of South America. Additional links are provided for more information on this unique animal. Great reading selection...
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Globe Tracks

Travel for Kids: Chile

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about fun things to do in Chile.
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Other

News Central: South America

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of links to newspapers from various countries in South America. Most are in the native language.
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Other

Clubcultura: Isabel Allende

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information in Spanish on Isabel Allende, the Chilean writer. Features include a chronology, interviews, photographs, and summaries of her novels, stories, and plays. English version available.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Chile

For Students 1st - 9th
Find out about Chile's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this website.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an overview from The New Advent of the history and involvement of the Catholic Church in this Latin American country. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context...
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Other

Maps of World: Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
Get a brief idea about the various features related to Chile.
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Maps of World: Chile Information, Geography and History

For Students 9th - 10th
Get a brief idea about the various features related to Chile. Find detailed information on Chile's profile, geography and history, its people, its history, its flag, its economy, its culture - all have been covered in this section.
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Climate Zone

Climate Zone: Climate of Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
Tables for the different climate regions in Chile show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this South American country.
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Other

Camara Comercio Santiago Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of the Santiago Chamber of Commerce contains information about the economy of Chile. The Spanish version can be found in the tabs across the top of the page.
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Curated OER

Geographia: Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
This Geography portal to Latin America features maps, photos, and drawings relating to each country. Click on desired country icon to see related pages.
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Curated OER

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For Students 9th - 10th
A site containing colorful pictures and detailed information about Chile. Explore the history and culture of Chile while also learning about the geography and travel.