While Spain did conquer Chile, they did not defeat all of it. As the Mapuche people of southern Chile successfully resisted their rule.
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Fun Fact: Chile’s Former Ownership of Argentina’s Land
For most of it’s colonization under Spain, Chile had a lot of land of which is now part of the modern Argentina.
Fun Fact: Chile’s Claims of Antarctica
Chile declares about double the land size of itself with claims of Antarctica but does not have complete control of the frozen terrain.
Fun Fact: How Remote Easter Island Really Is
Easter Island is owned by Chile but the island is so remote that the shortest flight from Chile is still five hours.
Fun Fact: Charizard Bee
A scientist in Chile had discovered a new species of bee. He named it Chilicola Charizard because of its nose and color reminded him of the famous Pokémon Charizard.