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South America
Chile
Capital: Santiago
A ribbon of a country from Atacama desert to Patagonian ice.
Daily life
Once (ohn-say) — a late-afternoon tea with bread, avocado, and cheese — replaces dinner in many homes. Chilean Spanish is famous for being the fastest and slangiest in Latin America.
Food
- Empanadas de pino
- Cazuela
- Pastel de choclo
- Completo (Chilean hot dog)
- Curanto
Family values
Sunday family lunch (asado or cazuela) is sacred. Godparents (padrinos) play a lifelong role. Multi-generational homes are still common.
Holidays & traditions
Fiestas Patrias (Sep 18)ChristmasEasterDay of the Race (Oct 12)Immaculate Conception
Religion & spiritual life
Historically Roman Catholic, with rapid growth of Evangelical Christianity and a large secular population, especially among youth.