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Puerto Montt (pwār`tō mōnt), city (1992 pop. 130,730), capital of Los Lagos region, S central Chile, a port on Ancud Gulf, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean. It is the southern terminus of Chile's mainland railroads and the starting point for navigation through the inland waterways and among the islands to the south. The scenery—forested hills, lakes, narrow fjords, and peaks—helps make Puerto Montt a popular resort. Founded in 1853 and named for Chilean president Manuel Montt Montt, Manuel (mänwĕl` mōnt), 1809–80, president of Chile (1851–61). ..... Click the link for more information. , the city was settled largely by Germans. Agriculture and fishing are important, and there are minor industries. The city has endured several earthquakes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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parahaemolyticus isolates obtained from the outbreak in Antofagasta, Chile, in 1998 and 24 from the outbreak of Puerto Montt, Chile, in 2004 were characterized. Over the past months IHG has opened three Holiday Inn Express properties in Brazil, and one in Puerto Montt, Chile. Puerto Montt Regional Hospital, Puerto Montt, Chile [dagger] Clinical Institute of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain [double dagger] Osorno Regional Hospital, Osorno, Chile |
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