Geography and Nature
Where is Chile located?
Chile is located in South America and is bordered by Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, and Argentina to the east. To the west, Chile is bordered by the Pacific Ocean.
What nickname does Chile hold due to its unique shape?
The Sliver of the Andes
Which iconic landmark holds the title of the southernmost tip of mainland South America?
Cape Horn
The world's driest desert, the Atacama, stretches across a portion of which country?
Chile
Chile boasts the world's longest mountain range, stretching over 4,300 kilometers. What's its name?
The Andes
Easter Island, famous for its Moai statues, belongs to which South American country?
Chile
A chain of volcanic islands called the Juan Fernández Archipelago lies off the coast of Chile. Which literary classic takes place here?
Robinson Crusoe
Known for its turquoise waters and unique ecosystem, Chiloé Island is nestled within which Chilean region?
Los Lagos
Torres del Paine National Park, renowned for its dramatic mountains and glacial lakes, is located in what region of Chile?
Magallanes and Antarctica Chilena
The San Rafael Lagoon, home to glaciers and fjords, sits within which Chilean park?
Laguna San Rafael National Park
Chile experiences a vast range of climates, from arid deserts to lush rainforests. What's the wettest city in the country?
Puerto Montt
Culture and History
What traditional Chilean dance features brightly colored handkerchiefs and rhythmic footwork?
La Cueca
"Pisco Sour" is a classic Chilean cocktail. Which two main ingredients make it?
Pisco liquor and lemon juice
Pablo Neruda, a Nobel Prize-winning poet, hailed from which Chilean city?
Parral
The colorful houses of Valparaíso, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are a popular tourist attraction. What nickname does the city have?
The Jewel of the Pacific
The Mapuche people are the largest indigenous group in Chile. What language do they speak?
Mapudungun
Chile gained independence from Spain in which year?
1818
Salvador Allende, Chile's first socialist president, died during a military coup in what year?
1973
The Atacama Desert boasts the astronomical observatory, one of the world's most advanced. What's its name?
Paranal Observatory
Chilean rodeo, called "Rodeo Chileno," features a unique event where riders try to stop a bull using a long, narrow cloth. What's the event called?
La Prueba de Cuacos
"Empanadas" are a beloved Chilean pastry. What type of filling do they traditionally have?
Beef or seafood
Fun and Quirky
Chilean currency features the national bird on its highest denomination bill. What bird is it?
The Andean condor
A unique species of pink dolphin can be found near the coast of what Chilean city?
Punta Arenas
Chile has the third-longest coastline in the world, after Indonesia and Canada. How long is it?
Approximately 4,300 kilometers
Chileans celebrate New Year's Eve with a unique tradition. What do they wear at midnight?
Yellow underwear, believed to bring good luck and prosperity
Street art is a vibrant part of Chilean culture. What city is known as the "Street Art Capital of Chile"?
Valparaíso
A giant statue of a hand emerges from the Atacama Desert. What's its name and what does it symbolize?
"Mano del Desierto" (Hand of the Desert), representing vulnerability and human existence in the vast desert