Environmental issues in Chile Environmental issues in Chile This page covers environmental issues in Chile. The country of Chile is a virtual continental island bounded by the Pacific Ocean on the west, the Andes Mountains on the east, and the Atacama Desert in the north; it is home to several important ecoregions, such as the Chilean Winter Rainfall-Valdivian Forests, a biodiversity hotspot that harbors richly endemic flora and fauna, and the Tropical Andes, which stretches into northern Chile. There are endangered species in Chile, including the South Andean huemul, tundra peregrine falcon, puna rhea, Chilean woodstar, ruddy-headed goose, and green sea turtle. As of
Sport in Chile enduro as well as cross-country rally, including the World Rally Championship. Another World Champion is Francisco "Chaleco" López in the 450 cc category, somewhat surprising when taken into account the fact that the team did it with a Honda and not a KTM, the number one motorcycle used in rally. Chilean rodeo is the national sport in Chile, practiced in the more rural areas of the country, and is the second most popular sport in Chile, after football. Chilean rodeo has been practiced in rural areas in central and southern regions of Chile for more than 400 years, but only