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South American country leads regional stability Consolidating excellent bilateral relations President Ricardo Lagos Escobar: socially responsible economic growth Chilean Ambassador focuses on Chile's comparative advantages Signing U.S.-Chilean free trade agreement is top priority U.S. business leads foreign investment in Chile First woman minister leads Chile’s defense agenda Strong fiscal measures guarantee economic stability Chilean private pension system Concessionary projects stimulate Chilean economy President Lagos prioritizes healthcare reform ISAPRES consolidate market position Telecom investment boosts new infrastructure CORFO: Creating opportunities for small businesses Education sector entering second stage of reform Andean ski resorts ready for tourists in June Convention bureau promotes city internationally Chile-at-a-Glance Capital: Santiago Government: Republic Population 15,050,341 (May 2002 est.) Total Area (Includes Easter Is.): 756,950 sq km Coastline: 6,435 km Independence day: Sept. 18, 1810 (from Spain) Language: Spanish Ethnic groups: white and white-Amerindian 95%, Amerindian 3%, other 2% Religions: Roman Catholic 89%, Protestant 11% Climate: temperate; desert in north; Mediterranean in central region; cool and damp in south Terrain: low coastal mountains; fertile central valley; rugged Andes in east GDP - per capita: $10,100 (2000 est.) Natural resources: copper, timber, iron ore, nitrates, precious metals, molybdenum, hydropower Source: CIA Factbook

Wines and fruits lead country’s export image Sweet aromas and delightful tastes of Chile Viñas de Chile’s preliminary 2002 vintage report Chilean wineries begin a new approach to world markets Chilean wine industry stands up to stiff competition Top winery expands borders Sommeliers of the world experience Chile Climate, soil and vines are a perfect match Chile’s fruit industry nurtures the world “The best export fruit from the north of Chile” Family tradition in fruits guarantees company’s success Year-round growing enables diverse product line Ben David: 50 years of high quality exports Chile’s fresh fruit industry satisfies North American production gaps Ultra-premium wines are setting the standards in Chilean exports Legends mystify Chile’s top wine exporter Chile’s wine sector: from ecclesiastical rites to satisfying the palates of the world Chilean winery bestows fine wines at a palm’s reach Get to know Chilean wines Wining and dining is superb at the Brick Restaurant Pisco, the drink from the other white grape World - class resorts amid spectacular scenery Public and private sector combine to promote tourism Copiapo’s newfound treasures in a historic setting Nobel winner Pablo Neruda’s homes evoke his love of the sea Chilean blue stone dazzles the eye