Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Argentina and Brazil.
The Spanish founded the city of Montevideo in modern-day Uruguay in 1726 as a military stronghold, and it soon became an important commercial center d ...
Longitude: -56
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Uruguay:
8,311.897 km
Terrain:
Mostly rolling plains and low hills; fertile coastal lowland.
Natural Resources:
Arable land, hydropower, minor minerals, fish.
Industries:
Food processing, electrical machinery, transportation equipment, petroleum products, textiles, chemicals, beverages.
Population: 3,425,330
Most of the country's population resides in the southern half of the country; approximately 80% of the populace is urban, living in towns or cities; nearly half of the population lives in and around the capital of Montevideo.
Area: 181,034 km2
about the size of Virginia and West Virginia combined; slightly smaller than the state of Washington
Second-smallest South American country (after Suriname); most of the low-lying landscape (three-quarters of the country) is grassland, ideal for cattle and sheep raising.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| spa | Spanish |
Spanish (official, Rioplatense is the most widely spoken dialect)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| UYU | Uruguayan peso | $ |
Capital City: Montevideo
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 12:42 pm (GMT-03:00)
The flag of Uruguay is composed of nine equal horizontal bands of white alternating with blue, with a white square superimposed in the canton. In the white square is a yellow sun bearing a human face — the Sun of May — from which sixteen rays extend. The sun's rays alternate between triangular and wavy.
Bordering Countries
Uruguay is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Uruguay
You're in for a treat! Uruguay is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to March. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches along the Atlantic coast.
- Vibrant cultural scene with music, dance, and festivals.
- Rich history and charming colonial architecture.
- Petty crime in urban areas.
- Occasional political protests.
- Risk of natural disasters like floods.
- 3.3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Uruguayan cuisine is known for its grilled meats, particularly asado.
- Dishes often include fresh vegetables and salads.
- Popular beverages include mate and wine.
- Relax on the beaches of Punta del Este.
- Explore Montevideo's historic sites.
- Visit Colonia del Sacramento.
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