Falklands : FALKLANDS CELEBRATE CHILEAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network (Juanita Brock) 23.09.2012 (Article Archived on 07.10.2012)

Chileans in the Falklands have celebrated the 202nd anniversary of their independence with a reception at Government House on Tuesday, 18 September 2012.

FALKLANDS CELEBRATE CHILEAN INDEPENDENCE DAY

By J. Brock (FINN)

Chileans in the Falklands have celebrated the 202^nd anniversary of their independence with a reception at Government House on Tuesday, 18 September 2012.

On September 18, 1810, Chile broke from Spanish rule, declaring their independence (although they still were theoretically loyal to King Ferdinand VII of Spain, then a captive of the French). This declaration eventually led to over a decade of violence and warring which did not end until the last royalist stronghold fell in 1826. September 18 is celebrated in Chile as Independence Day.

Chile is one of the most stable and prosperous nations in South America. In the region, the country is a leader in several indicators such as human development, Gross Domestic Product per capita, purchasing power parity, competitiveness, quality of life, political stability, globalization, economic freedom, and comparatively low poverty rates.

FINN wishes warm congratulations to the Chilean Community in the Falklands on their 202^nd anniversary of independence.

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