Chile Culture

Were any of your answers to the survey questions impacted by your culture and how? What culture do you belong to? Explain.

Mexico, a country rich and complex in history is made up of thirty-one states and a federal district; also known as the national government, located in Mexico City. Mexico ranks third largest state within Latin America and has one of the largest populations. The country being the home of the Spanish speakers than any other Nation, however shows evidence of past cultures and events; despite political and social changes that occurred over centuries. Their rural areas are known to still be inhabited by the indigenous people, whom still practice the lifestyle of their ancestors. Mexico’s land is highly diverse and their history happens to be a part of every piece of land that is walked upon.

Culture makes up who we are, what we believe and how we behave. About four years ago, I had the opportunity to live in Ecuador. I found the relationships and communication perspective to be very interesting and after spending two years there, I was able to notice several distinct intercultural differences between the American and Ecuadorian cultures. Since my analysis of Ecuador is only based off of my personal experience, I’ve also invited my friend Luis Salas from Quito, Ecuador who is currently attending Brigham Young University to give his own insights. By gaining his perspective of what it’s like to live in America as an

The country of Chile is located in western South America. The conditions vary with the mountains, deserts, and beaches.

In Latin American countries, they have a very unique culture. With their holidays, music, celebrations, and art, the countries in Latin America never cease to bring joy in people’s lives. Latin American culture is vastly different than other cultures in many ways. In Latin America, the languages of Spanish and Portuguese are dominant and most people speak them. However there are people who speak other languages as well. Latin America includes nineteen countries and several territories. There are a variety of different ethnicities in Latin America including Mexicans, Europeans, and Asians. Education inside the Latin American culture still struggles. Only a little more than half of kids ages 13-17 advance into secondary school. Because of this, the crime and violence rates in Latin America are at an all time high. These countries have been rated as one of the most dangerous regions in the world because of how high the rates of crime and violence are.

Chile stretches along 2,672 miles with an average width of 112 miles. More than one out of every three Chileans live in Santiago metropolitan region which is the capital of Chile. Two Chilean poets have won the Nobel Prize in literature. Chile’s population sits around 17,363,894 ranking Chile 63, they have a human development index of 41 of 187 countries. GDP per capita is $19,100 with an adult literacy at 99% for both males and females. The general attitudes are friendly and warm, but they might be shy and reserved when first meeting someone, they are also known for their sharp, witty and somewhat cynical sense of humor. Chileans are extremely patriotic and take pride in their nation’s cultural, educational, and economic achievements. Chile has a large middle class, and their educational system enables many poorer people to excel. When it comes to Chilean appearance they closely follow European styles, North American fashions are also popular especially among the youth. Greetings in Chile are important because they stress that one is welcome and recognized. The most common greeting among friends and relatives is the abrazo, consisting of a handshake and a hug. Chileans eat their main meal in the middle of the day and a lighter meal between 8 and 10pm, they typically have a tea time around 5 or 6pm where beverages, small sandwiches, and cookies or cake are served. In restaurants a server can be summoned with a raised finger; meal checks are not brought to the table until

A country rich in history, tradition and culture, Mexico is made up of 31 states and one federal district. It is the third largest country in Latin America and has one of the largest populations—more than 100 million—making it the home of more Spanish speakers than any other nation in the world. Despite the political and social changes that have occurred over the centuries, evidence of past cultures and events are apparent everywhere in Mexico. Many of Mexico’s rural areas are still inhabited by indigenous people whose lifestyles are quite similar to those of their ancestors. In addition, many pre-Columbian ruins still exist throughout Mexico, including the ancient city of Teotihuacán and the Mayan pyramids at ChichénItzá and Tulum. Reminders of the colonial past are evident in the architecture of towns like Taxco and Querétar.

Chile is a country located in the South America, where it borders the Pacific Ocean in the south and west, Argentina in the east, Bolivia in the northeast and Peru in the north. Chile has a shape like long and narrow ribbon and it is also counted as one of the longest and narrowest country in the planet. It has a coastline extending to about 4300km along the Pacific Ocean. Chile has a huge variety of natural terrain from deserts, mountains, forests, lakes to coast, salt plains, glaciers, islands and volcanoes. About four fifths of the land In Chile is mountain of some form or other.

The Patagonia region of Chile is popularly known for its mountainous terrain and glaciers. It is also the home to a turquoise waterway, a tropical-looking fjord that flows through waterfalls and lush green hills. There are even Porcelans, warm-water tidal pools, and beaches along the coastline where you can relax from hiking to the head of Comau`s 6,000ft peaks.

During the early republic, Mexico was in a state of change and conflict. Different parties opposed each other ideas in the subject matter of government. Presidents and governors were being substituted until they obtained the appropriate individual who could handle the job to make Mexico a better country.

I am extremely interested in Chile's history as well as the differences in the dialect I was taught in the classroom verses the dialect that I will experience in Chile. Because of this, I will probably spend a lot of my time outside of the classroom exploring Valdivia's downtown area to interact with the locals as well as stop by the different museums and libraries I may come across. I feel this will not only expose me to classroom vernacular but also slang that one can experience in the streets. Of course, only spending my time in buildings will limit my learning. I have always been involved in philanthropy projects here in the states, so I am interested in exploring the view on philanthropy in Valdivia as well as becoming involved with

Every wonder what food culture is? Food culture refers to the practices, attitudes, and beliefs as well as the networks and institutions surrounding the production, distribution, and consumption of food. The food cultures I am going to talk about in this essay is mexican, chinese, and french.

Introduction: With a history that dates to the Incans, Lima, Peru is a place where people who are history inclined can go. For those who enjoy a more relaxed vacation, Lima, Peru offers a variety of different options, ranging from resorts, mountains, ancient cities and more. For those who are looking for nice temperatures and a large range of things to enjoy, Lima is the place to go. Granted one automatically associates Peru with Machu Pica, but the country’s capital holds a plethora of excitement as well. Having been to Peru before I can confidently say that Lima has a variety of choices for people from your foodie to your history enthusiasts and even kids. It is not hard to find a place for everyone in Lima

Throughout the ensuing paper we will dive into a country of rich heritage, beautiful landscape, and an extraordinary people with a very promising future. Chile is the longest country in the world geographically speaking with a majority of the population residing in the central region, specifically Santiago, the capital, and Viña del Mar. The official language is Spanish, although in some regions a couple of other languages are still prevalent.

Among travelers around the globe, Chile is known to be a country that has numerous natural beauties. From the deserts of Atacama to the magnificent peaks of Torre del Paine, a nature lover can find literally anything in Chile. Unfortunately, because of these beauties, the capital city eventually becomes a place to stop by instead of becoming an actual destination. Santiago de Chile may become overlooked, but it does not mean it has nothing to offer.