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Chile is a country full of Spanish culture, but with a small native population. The Amerindian people in Chile tend to be on the poorer side, but are in the process of rising from low class to middle class through proper education. The flora and fauna of Chile are many, but the number of endangered species is formidable. The diverse climates and unique shape of Chile matches its varied heritages and cultures.
Though now the Indian traits are fading from the mestizo population, Indians were formerly the sole inhabitants of Chile. ... In the middle and south of Chile, the Mapuche and Hulliche Indians led their lives. ...
The native population of Chile is put under the general title of Araucanian. The majority of Araucanians in Chile is Mapuche, and they number as many as 800,000. ... These have lived on that ground during the Spanish conquest in Chile and during the Inca time as well. ...
The Spanish conquest of Chile created its culture and ethnic mix today. Currently, the mestizo population in Chile is roughly 75%, whites make up 20%, and the remaining 5% is Araucanian. ... However, most Mapuche speak Spanish, the official language of Chile. ...
While the official religion of Chile is Roman Catholicism and the majority of the population practices it, there are some Protestants, a small number of Jews, and some Araucanians still practice the native traditions. ...
The Araucanian presence in Chile is slowly being erased. ...
In Chile, Araucanians have the lowest standards of living. ... Fruit growers, members of the middle class in Chile, make a good living and benefit from numerous government programs.
Approximate Word count = 1312
Approximate Pages = 5.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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