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Greeks in Chile

The Greek community in Chile numbers between 1,000 and 1,500 people. Most of them live either in the Santiago area or in the Antofagasta area.

Immigration

The Hellenic community has had great importance in Chile. The first immigrant they arrived during the century XVI, originating from Crete, for which they called "Candia" in honor of the capital of the island, current Heraklion. The surname, although persists currently, is found very dissociated of its remote origins. The majority of the Greek immigrants they arrived at Chile at the beginning of the 20th century, some as part of their adventurous spirit and ...

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