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Articles: Devotion | The Sai movement in Chile
- Prof. venkata ramanamurty mallajosyula
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Santiago embraced by the Andes Skyscrapers and massive mountains.
Plaza in Concepcion The sanctity of Santiago cathedral
With its fertile soils, and political as well as economic stability, this middle portion of the country, is the nation's most populous and productive region and as a consequence, the country’s political and cultural center. It contains Chile's largest cities - Santiago, Valparaiso (the seat of the Chilean congress), and Concepción. Understandably, the regional headquarters of many international enterprises have their headquarters here. This highly industrialized section of Chile produces a large variety of quality manufactured products and is abundant in mineral deposits like copper, coal, and silver. Besides, its myriad rivers, principally the Bío-Bío, have been harnessed to generate electricity making hydroelectricity responsible for 70% of Chile's power. Between the Andes and the Coast Ranges is the Vale of Chile, a long valley divided into basins by Andean spurs. This is the heart of the republic, having the highest population density and the highest agricultural and industrial output.
Spellbinding South - Lakes, Volcanoes, forests, et al.
Finally, the southern region of Chile which extends from the Bío-Bío River to Cape Horn is full of special natural attractions with a facinating mix of dense forests, heavy rainfall, snow-covered peaks, glaciers, and islands. Sections of this region, which is in the direct path of moist westerly winds, receive more than 100 in (254 cm) of precipitation annually.
The lake and volcano at Villarica :
This southern region is blessed with an alpine-like climate and has many pellucid lakes and untouched wooded areas. Lake Villarica and its volcano of the same name, are part of this beautiful expanse, the volcano resembles Mount Fuji (Japan) because of its perfect shape. This area's most attractive feature is perhaps its unexplored and unmapped character. The road that traverses this region for more than a thousand kilometers, represents one of the greatest man-made attempts to exert some control in such an impossible territory. The Carretera Austral (southern road), starts in Puerto Montt, and after a thousand-kilometer journey, ends in Villa O' Higgins, a step away from the Campo de Hielo Sur (Southern Ice Cap).
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