Spanish is the main language
Santiago is the capital
Chile gained Independence from Spain on September 18, 1810
It is illegal to sell an item and not give the customer an inventory receipt
An open hand with the fingers spread out is a sign for stupid
Taking the right fist and smacking it in the open palm of the left hand is an obscene gesture
Chile's number one export is copper
Northern Chile is home to the world's driest desert: Atacama