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Melbourne, 3000, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Ph: 61 3 9654 7977, Fax: 61 3 9650 8177
Licence: 32408 ABN: 26095434978
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email: info@southamericatourism.com
Reservations: 1300 857 805
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Chile’s long and narrow
territory, located on the western side of the southern tip of South
America, stretches for 4,200 kms from north to south between the Andes
Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, and has an area of 756,096 km2 on the
South American continent and 1,250,00 km2 in Antarctica, San Felix, San
Ambrosio, Salas y Gomez, Easter Island, Juan Fernandez Island, and
Diego Ramirez Island’s are also part of the national territory.
The current population is 13,348,401 inhabitants.
Located 3600 kilometers west of Chile is Easter Island, home to the mysterious moai idols.
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Facts & Figures.
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Official Name: Republic of Chile
Population: 15,155,000
Largest Cities: Santiago
Languages: Spanish (official)
Official Currency: Chilean Peso
Religions: Catholic, Protestant, others
Land Area: 748,800 sq km (289,112 sq miles)
Highest Point: Nevado Ojos del Salado (6,879 meters)
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Climate.
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The climate varies from North
to South: In the North Zone, from Arica to La Serena, the climate is in
general mild and dry. Temperatures reange from 18 degrees Celcius to 30
degress Celcius. Central Zone and South of Chile: From La Serena to
Puerto Montt, seasons are well defined, with temperatures ranging from
0 to 13 degrees in the winter, to 35 degrees Celcius in the summer. The
Austral Zone south of Puerto Montt is much colder, and gradually colder
as you travel southbound. Puerto Williams may reach -15 degress in the
winter.
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Tours in Chile.
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Currency.
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Local currency is the Chilean
Peso ($). Coins are in $100, $50, $10, $5 and $1 peso values. Bills are
printed in denominations of $10,000, $5,000, $2000, $1000 and $500.
Normally accepted credit cards include: American Express, Diners,
Master Card and Visa. Travellers cheques may be changed at exchange
houses and hotels. Money may be exchanged at some airports, hotels,
banks, and exchange houses Changing houses are available in downtown.
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Transport.
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Airport taxis and shuttle
services are available in all Chilean Cities. In Santiago, there is
also a bus service from the airport to the downtown area for a moderate
price ($1200 pesos or AUD$5.00 . Taxi Ride from Airport to Santiago
should be between USD15 and USD20.
Taxis and bus transport is available in all Chilean cities. BUSES: It
is advisable to ask the bus driver about the route. The bus fares is
shown on the front window and varies from $130 and $200 pesos (AUD$0.50
TO AUD$0.75 ).
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Tourist Information.
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Tourist information is
available free of charge from the Servicio Nacional de Turismo,
SERNATUR, throughout the country. The main offices of SERNATUR are
located on Avenida Providencia 1550, Phone (56-2) 236 1430
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Business Hours.
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BANKS : Monday through Friday: 9.00 am to 2.00 pm.
MONEY EXCHANGE HOUSES : Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 2.00 pm and 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm.
BUSINESS: business hours vary from city to city.
MUSEUMS: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10.00 am to 5.30 pm. Sundays from 10.00 am to 1.30 pm. (Schedules may vary)
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