Uruguay - Wikipedia
WEBUruguay (/ ˈ jʊər ə ɡ w aɪ / ⓘ YOOR-ə-gwy, Spanish: [uɾuˈɣwaj] ⓘ), officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay (Spanish: República Oriental del Uruguay), is a country in South America. It shares borders with Argentina to its west and southwest and Brazil to its north and northeast, while bordering the Río de la Plata to the ...
Uruguay | History, Capital, Flag, Population, Map, Climate, & Facts
WEBMay 23, 2024 · Uruguay, country located on the southeastern coast of South America. The second smallest country on the continent, Uruguay has long been overshadowed politically and economically by the adjacent republics of Brazil and Argentina, with both of which it has many cultural and historical similarities.
Uruguay travel - Lonely Planet | South America
WEBProgressive, stable, safe and culturally sophisticated, Uruguay offers visitors opportunities to experience everyday ‘not made for tourists’ moments, whether caught in a cow-and-gaucho (cowboy) traffic jam on a dirt road to nowhere or strolling with maté-toting locals along Montevideo’s beachfront.
Uruguay country profile - BBC News
WEBMay 4, 2023 · Uruguay country profile. 4 May 2023. Uruguay has traditionally been more affluent than other countries in South America, and is known for its advanced education and social security systems and ...
Uruguay Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBJun 28, 2023 · Uruguay is a country located on the southeastern coast of South America. It is geographically positioned in the Southern and Western hemispheres of the Earth; being the only South American nation to be situated entirely south of the Tropic of Capricorn.
Uruguay - World Factbook Glyph
WEBMay 22, 2024 · Uruguay rates high for most development indicators and is known for its secularism, liberal social laws, and well-developed social security, health, and educational systems. It is one of the few countries in Latin America and the Caribbean where the entire population has access to clean water.
Uruguay - National Geographic Kids
WEBUruguay suffered the effects of the Great Depression, but had an economic boom during World War II and the Korean War, selling wool, meat, and other animal products to European countries and the U.S. However, the end of the wars brought a slump for the Uruguayan economy and further political instability that lasted into the late 1900s.
Top things to do in Montevideo, Uruguay - Lonely Planet
WEBOct 25, 2022 · Beyond this historic core, visitors can stroll the longest continuous sidewalk in the world, relax on sandy beaches, visit countless museums or sway to carnaval rhythms year-round. Here’s our guide to the top things to do in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Uruguay summary | Britannica
WEBUruguay , officially Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Country, southeastern South America. Area: 74,655 sq mi (193,356 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 3,459,000. Capital: Montevideo.
Uruguay | Uruguay.uy
WEBWelcome to the official website of Uruguay! This is the digital entrance door to the country for those interested in knowing what Uruguay has to offer. You will find a organized selection of images, videos, texts, and links to sites of interest, to access all the information that each visitor needs.
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