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Farming In Chile

Because of its mountainous terrain, only about 3 percent of Chile is suitable for farming. Chile has a unique climate, however, and the fact that its major growing seasons are the exact opposite of most principal consumer markets means that Chile has been able to sustain a small yet thriving agricultural trade. This makes the [...]

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Posted May 8, 2013 in Culture | Add Your Comment »

Chilean Authors

When you think about Chile as a nation of authors, you find that there have been great works of literature that have been enhancing the Chilean culture for a long time. Chile not only has Nobel Prize-winning poets but also authors who have gained international fame through their works of literature and poetry. They are [...]

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Posted March 6, 2013 in History | Add Your Comment »

Bistec a lo Pobre – Chilean Poor Man’s Steak

Many Chilean food dishes combine several delicious ingredients at once. The classic bistec a lo pobre, which roughly translates as “poor man’s steak,” simply piles on the tasty ingredients. While the bistec a lo pobre isn’t uniquely Chilean, it is a very popular dish in Chile. You’ll find similar dishes throughout South America. Ingredients To [...]

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Posted February 6, 2013 in Food | Add Your Comment »

Educational Opportunities In Chile For Foreign Students

Studying in a foreign country is the dream of many students. Some simply want to experience life in another country and culture, others want to embrace a new and different educational opportunity, and still others want to experience a new adventure or make new friends while earning an education. In the last 10 years, Chile [...]

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Posted January 23, 2013 in Culture | Add Your Comment »

Know Your Bomberos

There are two types of bomberos in Chile. Can you tell them apart? Firefighters The first type of bombero is the Chilean firefighter. These brave souls are an all-volunteer army of firefighters spread across the country. The fact that they are not paid is amazing to me. Back home we had mostly full-time firefighters paid [...]

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Posted January 9, 2013 in Culture | 1 Comment »

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