How well do you know Chile?
To celebrate Chile’s Independence Day on 18 September, we thought it was time to put your knowledge of the country to the test…
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In which national park will you find this iconic mountain range?
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Which of these nicknames belongs to Chile’s capital city, Santiago?
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The UNESCO World Heritage-listed moai statues are one of Chile’s top tourist attractions. On which island will you find them?
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The Atacama Desert is one of the best sites for observing the stars in the world, with scientists here taking the first direct image of an exoplanet and tracking stars orbiting a supermassive black hole. But can you name the world-famous facility responsible for these developments?
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Chile’s best known cocktail contains white Pipeño wine, pineapple ice cream and grenadine. But what is it called?
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The marble caves are a must-visit in Chile’s Aysén Region. On which lake would you find them?
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Nature lovers will no doubt have visited Los Pingüinos Natural Monument to see penguins. But can you name the island that an estimated 60,000 breeding pairs call home?
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This cape in southern Chile marks the northern boundary of the Drake Passage and is where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet. Can you name it?
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The oldest artificially mummified human remains have been found in northern Chile, gaining UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2021. But can you name them?
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Sitting atop the Ring of Fire, Chile has the second most active string of volcanoes in the world. But how many are there in the country in total (both dormant and active)?
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This courtship dance, which is meant to be based on the relationship between a rooster and a hen, is Chile’s national dance. Can you name it?
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