Culture Shock! Chile - A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

234 CultureShock! Chile

Imports

Petroleum and petroleum products, chemicals, electrical and

telecommunications equipment, heavy industrial machinery,

vehicles, natural gas, consumer products and food

Taxes

19 per cent value added tax (IVA)

Life Expectancy

78.45 years

Literacy Rate/ Education

96.6 per cent are literate

88.0 per cent attend primary school

70.9 per cent attend secondary school

37.5 per cent have higher education

Quality of Life Indicators

96 per cent of homes have access to electricity

95 per cent of homes have access to potable water

89 per cent of homes have a cellular phone

Chile is a major exporter of wines. Most vineyards are located in the

Central Valley.