From a seemingly never-ending coastline to blue lakes, tall volcanoes, mammoth glaciers, lush valleys, native forests and desert expanses, Chile is a land of remarkable vistas and wondrous contrasts. On the north, the vast, bone-dry Atacama Desert. To the south, giant ice fields. With the Andes and the Pacific Ocean sheltering green valleys and vineyards in the center and a south blanketed in ancient native forests, Chile stands fully protected from foreign pests and disease. Its unique geography is striking, varied, and pristine.

The Chilean economy emphasizes trade and investment and is recognized around the world for openness and stability. In recent years per capita income has increased more than twofold, from US$3,638 in 1994 to US$8,900 in 2006.

Chile's exports mainly consist of its natural resources or products derived from them and its agricultural products. Chile is has signed numerous trade agreements to facilitate its exports around the world.

Total population: 16 million

1/3 live in Santiago (The capital of Chile)

The Chilean State is split into three distinct and independent branches:

The Executive, headed by the highest authority in the land, the President of the Republic;

The Judiciary , with its highest tribunal, the Supreme Court;

And the Legislature , which has a Chamber of Deputies (or House of Representatives) and a Senate

Length : 5,000 Km. / 2,666 miles

Width: 110 Km. / 80 miles

Main Export Comodities: copper, fish, fruits, paper and pulp, chemicals, wine

Main Export Partners: US 15.6%, Japan 10.5%, China 8.6%, Netherlands 6.7%, South Korea 5.9%, Italy 4.9%, Brazil 4.8%, France 4.2%

Mediterranean climate, with four distinctly defined seasons

Is located in the Occidental and Meridional part of South America, extend until the Antartic Continent and until the Polynesia with the Easter Island.

The wine growing regions are situated between the parallel 30-38 of latitude South.