ocr: Chile is highly urbanized, with 86% of the population living in towns. Most - people are of: mixed Spanish- Indian descent. The estimated 800,000 Mapuche Indians live almost exclusively in the south. Santiago is home to one-third ofthe population. Large slum areas lmown as "callampas, or mushrooms, have growI up around Santiago,and water and air pollution are major problems. Many Chileans, especially those in small enterprises, live on subsistence wages. Over 25% of workang women are employedin domestic service.
