Due to it length and its geography, Chile has very varied climatic zones, even though on the whole, the country can be classified as having temperate climate.
The climatic zones in Chile can be broken into 3 main segments; dry desert in the north, Mediterranean in the middle and moist temperate in the south, due to its proximity to Antarctica.
The northern desert of region of Atacama is the famous as the driest place in the world, with an annual precipitation of less than 0.2 mm. Parts of the desert are so dry, that even microbial life does not exist, and its completely sterile.
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The central part of Chile experiences Mediterranean climate, in the since that there is very little variation between summer and winter temperatures. The climactic conditions in central Chile are the similar to the conditions that would be found in southern France or Spain. This peculiar climactic zone allows Chile to produce some very fine wines, which can be compared to the best in the world.
In southern Chile, there is a lot of water, and the presence of numerous lakes. Southern Chile has a very wet climate, and this has led to thick temperate jungles and rainforests. The region is also crisscrossed by numerous streams and rivers, which add to the amount of water in the area, and contribute to the dense vegetation.
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