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Forests cover 12% of Chile´s surface.
The production of wood makes up 10% of the
country’s exports.
Chile has one of the most important
fishing sectors in South America. The main
species are sardines, mackerel, hake, anchovies
and lobster. The fishing industry processes a
large part of the production into flour, oil and
preserves.
Mining
Chile has one of the largest copper deposits ever known and is one of the main world
exporters of this metal.
Chile also has important deposits of nitrates, iodine, sulfur and coal, and also extracts
silver, gold, manganese and molybdenum.
Industry
The industrial sector contributes almost 20% of Chile´s yearly production and occupies
approximately 27% of the active population. The industry is based mainly on the refining and
processing of its mineral, agricultural and forest resources. The greatest part of the national
industry is concentrated around Santiago and Valparaiso; another important industrial center is
Concepción.
Currency and Banking
The currency in Chile is the Chilean peso
Studying a country connects us directly with the following Human Units:
.-Understanding myself.
How do I identify myself through my culture and how do I value my culture as a citizen?