1. The Demographics of Chile By, Jordan Cua

2. Population 2002 census reported a population of 15,116,435 Since 1990, the birth rate has been in a gradual decline. By 2050, the population is expected to increase to approximately 20,200,000.

4. Mapuche 4%

6. Religion (cont.) Roman Catholic 70% Evangelical 15.1% Jehovah’s Witness 1.1% Other Christian 1% Other 4.6% Non 8.3 % (According to 2002 census)

7. Language Spanish spoken in Chile is distinctively accented and unlike that of neighboring countries. Accent varies throughout the country depending on where one might live Small amount of Chileans speak the German language, mostly as a second language. English is now mandatory requirement in schools from 5th grade up.

9. Mapudungun

10. German

12. Largest Cities (cont.) 6. Greater Temuco : 260,878 7. Rancagua Conurbation: 236,363 8. Iquique: 216,419 9. Talca: 191,154 10. Arica: 175,441

13. Sources https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/chile http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile#Demographics http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/214/203ak.jpg/sr=1 http://gosouthamerica.about.com/od/holidaysinchile/Fiestas_and_Holidays_in_Chile.htm http://www.indexmundi.com/chile/demographics_profile.html

14. Sources (cont.) http://www.mapsofworld.com/cities/chile/santiago/holidays.html http://www.chipsites.com/ww/chile_culture_101.html http://www.chile-attractions.com/chilean-people.html