Size
- Approximate size of Chile is slightly smaller than twice the size of Montana, in other words it is 6,435 kilometers
- Chile is surrounded by the neighboring countries Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, and the Pacific Ocean
Landscape
- Coast-is flat on edge of the Pacific Ocean, length of 3,998 miles (6,435 kilometers)
- Mountains-consist of the Andes but highest point is is Nevado Ojos de Saldo- 22.572 ft; rocky hills stretch along the entire coast of Chile
- Valleys-found primarily by mountain ranges, rolling hills with cities in the flat land at the bottom
- Desert-one desert in Chile, very uninhabited due to heat and sandy hills unstable for buildings
Climate
- Temperate Zone-Chile is located in temperate zone giving a tropical humid at sometimes or cool weather change but the exact weather for the country is unknown
- Central Chile-due to winds coming from coast, breezy weather with sunshine
- Coastline-oceans keep bodies of land that are at sea level at a stable temperature and climate keeping the coast cool and warm
The Andes Mountains
- Mountain range stretching 4,400 miles long (7,000 kilometers)
- The average height is about 13,000 feet
- Runs along coast of Chile into other countries
Atacma Desert
- One of the most uninhabited place in the earth, considered abandoned
- Has one of the lowest total rainfall in the world
- Covers 1,000 kilometers of the Pacific Coast of Chile
Five Flora Fun Facts
- Leucocoryne Pupurea-blooming flower grows to a height of 30 cm at an altitude of 248 m
- Aracucaria Araucana-grows up to 40 m found in humid areas with rainfall
- Rhodephiala-at 1,000-1,500m altitude in coastal mountains growing to 40 cm
- Tropaeolum Leouthil- grows to a height of 50 cm and is found at 100-350 m altitude
- Schizanthus Grahamil-can reach the height of 50 cm and is most commonly found in timber line of 200 m altitude
Five Fantastic Fauna Facts
- Pudu-smallest deer in the world with a hieght of less than 40 cm that lives in forests at sea level (1,800 m)
- Colocolo-carnivorous feline that's scientific name is Lynchailurus
- Culpeo Fox-living in either deep valleys, deserts, plains, forests, or mountain ranges, adapts to environment
- Zorra Chilla-small grey fox living in Andes Mountains
- Puma-known as cougar, commonly found in Andes Mts. and used as PUMA Logo
Season's Greetings
Fun in the Sun... its Summer
- Weather: sunny warm climate
- Season is December through March
- Main Activity: Beaches
- Clothing:beach wear, light jacket for night or breezy days, light day wear
Winter Wonderland
- Weather: cooler but reasonable, temperature drops at night
- Season is May to August
- Main Activities: Skiing, ski resorts
- Clothing: winter wear, jacket, beanie, t-shirts, snow clothes
Get into the Spring of things
- Weather: cold weather, crisp chill in the air, occasional warm days
- Season is September through November
- Main Activity: Glacier watching, hiking
- Clothing: warm clothes, possible light day wear
Fall is the change of color
- Weather: cool, sunny skies, possibility of hot days
- Season is February to April
- Main Activity: Fall Harvest
- Clothing: warm clothes, light sweater, jeans