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| − | '''Valparaíso''' is a [[Chile]]an city and port. The National Congress is located in the city since the [[Augusto Pinochet regime (Chile, 1973–90)|Augusto Pinochet | + | '''Valparaíso''' is a [[Chile]]an city and port. The National Congress is located in the city since the [[Augusto Pinochet regime (Chile, 1973–90)|Augusto Pinochet Military Government]]. |
In the 19th Century, the city was prosperous and was very important for the [[British Empire]] since it was easy to store merchandise in the city. The British influenced a lot the city, even creating [[Soccer|Football]] teams like ''Santiago Wanders''. | In the 19th Century, the city was prosperous and was very important for the [[British Empire]] since it was easy to store merchandise in the city. The British influenced a lot the city, even creating [[Soccer|Football]] teams like ''Santiago Wanders''. | ||
Revision as of 20:15, April 30, 2023
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| Country | Chile |
| Region | Valparaíso Region |
| Settled | 1536 |
| Population | 930,220 |
| Area (sq mi) | 401.6 km2 (155.1 sq mi) |
| Population density (/sq mi) | 710/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Porteño (-a) |
| Co-ordinates | 33°03′S 71°37′W |
Valparaíso is a Chilean city and port. The National Congress is located in the city since the Augusto Pinochet Military Government.
In the 19th Century, the city was prosperous and was very important for the British Empire since it was easy to store merchandise in the city. The British influenced a lot the city, even creating Football teams like Santiago Wanders.
Today Valparaíso has a Socialist mayor called Jorge Sharp.