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==History== | ==History== | ||
The original inhabitants of this area, were the Diaguitas and Changos and they valued its mineral wealth. Since the 19th century, iron, copper, silver, and gold have brought them prosperity. | |||
<br> | When the Chañarcillo silver mine was discovered in 1832 the area received a large boom because for many years, this was the world’s third largest silver mine. | ||
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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atacama_Region] | |||
==Civil Registration== | ==Civil Registration== | ||
Civil registration is the government recording of births, marriages, and deaths. In Chile, civil authorities began registering births, marriages, and deaths in 1885; records might have gaps until 1900, when full compliance to the law was achieved. For many families, civil registration records are the only sources of information after this date. These registers are written in Spanish. Some registers may have an index. In some cases, a separate index may be available that covers a specific time period.<br> | Civil registration is the government recording of births, marriages, and deaths. In Chile, civil authorities began registering births, marriages, and deaths in 1885; records might have gaps until 1900, when full compliance to the law was achieved. For many families, civil registration records are the only sources of information after this date. These registers are written in Spanish. Some registers may have an index. In some cases, a separate index may be available that covers a specific time period.<br> | ||