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Puerto Varas
South America is the fourth largest continent of the Western Hemisphere. It is divided politically into 12 independent countries namely Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela and the overseas department of French Guiana. The continent extends to 7,640 kilometers from Punta Gallinas, Colombia, in the north to Cape Horn, Chile, in the south. At its broadest point, near where it is crossed by the equator, the continent extends to 5,300 kilometers from east to west.
South America is connected to North America by the Isthmus of Panama. It is washed on the north by the Caribbean Sea, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. Topographically the continent is divided into three sections namely the South American cordillera, the interior lowlands, and the continental shield. Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion and Portuguese and Spanish are the primary languages of the continent.
Puerto Varas is a town located in the southern Chilean province of Llanquihue, in the Los Lagos Region. The city is well known for its german tradition food, its fish and seafood, the natural environment, its casino and 4 star hotels. In their waters it is reflected the perfect cone of Osorno volcano and the tops of the volcanos Puntiaguado, Calbuco and Tronador hill. In their shore the west are the tourist localities of Puerto Octay, Frutillar and Llanquihue.
Chile, officially the Republic of Chile is a country in South America occupying a long coastal strip between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It is also known as the town of best geographical environment and has traced its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and can also enjoy its natural beauty concealed by the beautiful landscapes.
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