population: 17,224,200 economy: mixed economy relations with the US: diplomatic language: spanish religion: roman catholic, evangelical. traditions and customs: Seasonal festivals, folk art and music, Cueco dancing, ethnic foods, Story-telling. natural resources: copper, bamboo, fish, timber, iron ore. government: Unitary presidential republic famous people: Hernán Büchi, Caupolicán, Eduardo Gatti, Isabel Parra, Camilo Mori, Óscar Hahn.