Uruguay — (yōōr´ə gwā) |
About The People
Did You Know... The official name of Uruguay is La República Oriental del Uruguay, which me »» More
Eating & Recipes... Uruguayans eat meat at most meals. Beef and lamb are relatively cheap an »» More
In Their Language... Uruguayans address people who are not close friends or family very for »» More
Fashion... Western style of clothing is worn. Uruguay's Family... In the cities, most people live in modern apartment buildings or small hous »» More
Sports & Recreation... Young boys spend hours playing soccer on the street or in parks. Young »» More
| World Region: South America

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Uruguay History
José Gervasio Artigas, Leader of the
independence movement
WHEN SPANIARDS DISCOVERED the territory of present-day
Uruguay in
1516, they found only a rolling prairie populated by
groups of
Indians living »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Montevideo »» History of Montevideo Population: 3,510,386 GDP: $44,520,000,000 (USD) Total Area: 176,220 (sq km) 68,039 (sq mi) Currency: Uruguayan peso
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