Uruguay - Wikipedia
WEBUruguay (/ ˈjʊərəɡwaɪ / ⓘ [11] 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
WEBSep 17, 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. Attractions.
Uruguay - The World Factbook
WEBUruguay 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: 10 reasons to visit a South American treasure - CNN
WEBApr 2, 2017 · Here are 10 reasons to visit Uruguay: 1. Atlantic beaches. The pounding heart of Uruguay’s summer scene, Punta del Este and satellite towns La Barra, Manantiales and Jose Ignacio are go-to beach...
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 Factsheet - The World Factbook
WEB3 days ago · Background. 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 due to its natural harbor. Argentina initially claimed Uruguay, but Brazil annexed the country in 1821. Uruguay declared its independence in 1825 and secured its freedom in …
Uruguay country profile - BBC News
WEBMay 4, 2023 · Provides an overview of Uruguay, including key dates and facts about this South American country.
Uruguay | Uruguay Marca
WEBUruguay is extremely rich in Flora and Fauna and is the refuge of choice for hundreds of species. A country located on the banks of the Río de la Plata river with two centuries of independent history, created by Spanish and Italian immigrants, that preserves local traditions of African and European origin.
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 …
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