The Physical Environment in Chile

Valley of the Moon

Chile Islands

Andes Mountains

Penguins in Chile

Physical fun facts:

1.The “moai” island off the coast of Chile, was annexed by the country in 1888 and renamed Easter Island in the late 1700’s.

2. The crime rate in Chile is pretty low, making this country the safest one in the entire region.

3. Since the Andes mountains are located in Chile, the land is rocky and rough.

4. At 7,500 feet, Chile’s Atacama Desert is the driest place on Earth with a landscape of surreal beauty.

5. Another one of the facts about Chile is that Penguins don’t only live in Antarctica or at the zoo, they can be found in several areas of southern Chile, including the Seno Otway Penguin Colony. They usually lounge on the beach and commute to nearby nests. Humboldt Penguins are also found in the North coast of Chile with a total population of 12,000 breeding pairs in the country.