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Cerro Ojosdel Salado
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Cerro Galán
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Río Gallegos
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Puerto Varas
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Maquinchao
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La Serena
Los Ángeles
Lomas de Zamora
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owering mountains

, vast grassy plains, and hot

deserts create a very diverse geographical landscape. The four countries in this region—Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina—were once Spanish colonies but gained their independence in the early 1800s. Each country

has an elected government but their economies remain fragile. Most of

the population speak Spanish and

are mestizo—of mixed Spanish

and native Indian descent—except

for Argentina, where up to 97 percent

are descended from Europeans.

Southern South America

ATACAMA DESERTSandwiched between the high Andes and the sea, the Atacama Desert in northern Chile is one of the hottest and driest areas in the world. Rain hardly ever falls here. This harsh landscape, however, is rich in copper deposits.

ITAIPÚ DAMThe enormous Itaipú dam on the Paraná River in Paraguay is one of the world’s largest hydroelectric projects. It generates 75 percent of the electricity Paraguay needs as well as large amounts for export.

URUGUAY’S CAPITAL

The capital of Uruguay, Montevideo, is home to nearly half the country’s

population. It is also the main

port and economic center.

This lively capital lies on the

east bank of the Río de

la Plata, and is a popular holiday

resort because

of its white

sandy beaches.

A mix of Colonial Spanish, Italian, and Art Deco styles of architecture shows Montevideo’s rich history.

CHILEAN EDUCATIONChile has a relatively high literacy rate

(ability to read and write). This may be because between the ages of 6 and 18 schooling is both free and compulsory.

South America

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