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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »