Chile

A country that surprised me, I didn't know it was so developed. They still have a way to go, especially in rural areas. But people believe that in a few years (4-5) Chile will be the first latin american country taking the step up to be considered as part of the "first world".

Another surprising thing here was the presidential election. The president can only sit one period at a time! So even though people are satisfied with the sitting president, they can't re-elect her in the coming election.

Chile is Norways main competition when it comes to salmon. And maybe a country to learn from? The wild salmon doesn't exist here anymore. At the moment they are going through a big crisis due to a virus on their salmon. Lucky for us, instead of helping them we can now get into their markets. But that's another story. Norway and Chile also have other things than salmon in common, as a brit commented; maybe it's the climate? Chileans are very on time, and they follow laws and agreements. No wonder they are a bit separated from the rest of the continent, or "a lonely island" as they see it.

A safe, easy and great country to travel in. Even though it's the most expensive country down here, it's still pretty cheap. As in Argentina, time is essential, the distances are big. And warm clothes. Both for the south and the north.


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