Uruguay - Wikipedia
WEBUruguay (/ ˈ jʊər ə ɡ w aɪ / ⓘ [11] YOOR-ə-gwy, Spanish: [uɾuˈɣwaj] ⓘ), officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay (Spanish: República Oriental del Uruguay), is a country in South America.
Uruguay | History, Capital, Flag, Population, Map, Climate, & Facts ...
WEB2 days ago · 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. Attractions.
Uruguay - The World Factbook
WEBOct 1, 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.
Detailed Country Guide to Uruguay - A Latin American Safe Haven
WEBUruguay is a lovely country with vast green pastures dotted with palm trees; long sandy beaches stretched between dramatic rocky points; and architecture that ranges from eclectic masterpieces to sleek glass-clad towers. The people of …
Uruguay - The World Factbook
WEBDec 22, 2021 · local short form: Uruguay. former: Banda Oriental, Cisplatine Province. etymology: name derives from the Spanish pronunciation of the Guarani Indian designation of the Uruguay River, which makes up the western border of the country and whose name later came to be applied to the entire country.
Uruguay country profile - BBC News
WEBMay 4, 2023 · Provides an overview of Uruguay, including key dates and facts about this South American country.
Uruguay Factsheet - The World Factbook
WEBOct 1, 2024 · Uruguay declared its independence in 1825 and secured its freedom in 1828 after a three-year struggle. Uruguay's political and labor conditions are among the freest on the continent. Geography. Area. total : 176,215 sq km. land: 175,015 sq km. water: 1,200 sq km. Climate. warm temperate; freezing temperatures almost unknown. Natural resources.
Uruguay summary | Britannica
WEBUruguay is the only South American country lying entirely outside the tropics. Its topography consists mainly of low plateaus and low hilly regions. The principal waterway is the Negro River; the Uruguay River forms the country’s entire western border with …
Visit | Uruguay Marca
WEBUruguay has 250 kilometers of heavenly beaches on the Atlantic Ocean coastline and 425 kilometers along Río de la Plata, to cater to everyone´s tastes. Family-friendly beaches or cool and trendy beaches for young people; deserted strips or …