Chile: An Outline of Its Geography, Economics, and PoliticsRoyal Institute of International Affairs, 1956 - 128 pages |
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... miles ) contrasted with its narrow width ( 110 miles ) is the familiar and unique conception , although the realization of the fantastic length of this ribbon is often obscured by numerical quotations only . Stretching from 18 ° S. to ...
... miles ) contrasted with its narrow width ( 110 miles ) is the familiar and unique conception , although the realization of the fantastic length of this ribbon is often obscured by numerical quotations only . Stretching from 18 ° S. to ...
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... miles of national territory the great mountain barrier and the inhospitable coasts give a natural strategic defence ... miles west of Caldera . 1 440 miles west of Valparaiso . See map on p . 3 . 2 NEVADO DE TRES CRUCES TIERRA DEL FUEGO ...
... miles of national territory the great mountain barrier and the inhospitable coasts give a natural strategic defence ... miles west of Caldera . 1 440 miles west of Valparaiso . See map on p . 3 . 2 NEVADO DE TRES CRUCES TIERRA DEL FUEGO ...
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... miles of longitudinal road from the Peruvian frontier to Los Andes , and thence to the Uspallata pass , running in parts through inhospitable areas uninhabited for over 100 - mile stretches , with gentle gradients in the desert section ...
... miles of longitudinal road from the Peruvian frontier to Los Andes , and thence to the Uspallata pass , running in parts through inhospitable areas uninhabited for over 100 - mile stretches , with gentle gradients in the desert section ...
Contents
Climate and Natural Regions | 5 |
THE PEOPLE | 12 |
HISTORY AND POLITICS | 29 |
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Chile: An Outline of Its Geography, Economics, and Politics Gilbert J. Butland No preview available - 1981 |
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