Santiago de Chile Facts

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Population	5,500,000 (approx.)
Country	Chile
Languages	Spanish
Geography	Centrally located in the Santiago Basin and framed by mountains: the Andes, the Chilean Coastal, the Cordón de Chacabuco and the Angostura de Paine.
Climate	Continental Mediterranean climate with rainy winters (May - September) and a long dry season.
Average Temperatures	Average high January, warmest month: 29ºC / 84ºF Average high July, coolest month: 12ºC / 54ºF
Local fare	Meats (beef and chicken), rice, potatoes, fresh produce, wine. Combination of indigenous cultures and European influences from Spain, Italy, Germany and France. Chilean specialties: pastel de choclo (corn casserole with meat stuffing), empanadas (meat-, fish- or cheese-filled pastry), cazuela (stew), asados (roast meats), centolla (king crab), fish.
Tourist Office	Sernatur Address: Av Providencia 1550 Tel: +56 2 7318336 & +56 2 7318337
Did you know?	Due to its central location and natural surroundings, it is quite possible to ski and go to the beach in the same day!

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