Santiago, Chile
By: Rachel and Brooke
History and Location of Santiago
Santiago, Chile, was founded in 1541 by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdiva. Santiago is the capitol and largest city in Chile, and is located on the continent of South America, within the Southern Hemisphere. The Mapuche, are an indigneous group located in Chile and makes up about 80% of Chile's population, with about 8% in Santiago. The exact location of Santiago is 33° 26′ 0″ S, latitute, to 70° 40′ 0″ W, longitude.
Santiago Fun Facts
Population-About 5,278,044 people (7.2 million)
Average Precipitation- 33cm a year
Government-Representative Democracy
Independance date-September 18, 1810
Major Industries- Seafood, copper, wine, crops, wood
Major natural resources-Timber, minerals, oil
Main sport-Tenis
Major dance-Cueca
Take A Look Into The Beautiful City Of Santiago
Plaza de Armas
The heart of Santiago, designed by Pedro de Valdivia. Surrounding the plaza are numerous historical buildings, including the seat of local government for Santiago.
La Catedral Metropolitiana
Building began 1748. The fifth building of it's kind, the previous four being destroyed in fire and earthquakes. The Museo de Arte is found within this building. It is seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico, and is a sacred church.
The Chilean Museum of Pre-Colombian Art
Located in the Old Royal Customs House, and displays information on the Incas, Mayas and Aztecs within the building. It also displays several artefacts and paintings of the Latin Americans.
Palacio de la Real Audiencia
A place for people to learn more depth about Chile's history. Ancient weapons, agricultural tools, traditional dress, oil paintings, and more are displayed here, giving visitors an insight on how life was back then.
La Moneda Palace
The seat of the president of the Republic of Chile. Also houses the offices of three of the cabinet memebers.
Costanera Center
Commercial and buisness complex that holds a six floor shopping mall, the Gran Torre Santiago, and three other skyscrapers.
San Cristobal Hill
A hill in central-northern Santiago. It is 880 m tall and the peak is the second highest point in the city.
Tupungatito
Volcano in northernmost not active stratavilo of southern Andes. Last erupted in 1987.
Plaza De Armes
This is known as the "Heart and Soul" of Santiago. It is in the center of the layout.
El Yeso Dam
A reservoir located in the Andes in the metropolitan region. The dam was formed when they closed off the Yeso River.