Brief Introduction Capital: Montevideo Area: total: 1770000 The important Festival: National day: August 25 Population: 3380000 Language: Spanish, Portunol, or Brazilero Currency: UYU

Uruguay

Geography

Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Argentina and Brazil.

Administrative divisions

19 departments (departamentos, singular - departamento); Artigas, Canelones, Cerro Largo, Colonia, Durazno, Flores, Florida, Lavalleja, Maldonado, Montevideo, Paysandu, Rio Negro, Rivera, Rocha, Salto, San Jose, Soriano, Tacuarembo, Treinta y Tres.

Economy – overview

Uruguay's economy is characterized by an export-oriented agricultural sector, a well-educated workforce, and high levels of social spending.

Culture and media

Newspaper:

Bitácora, Correo Del Plata, Diario la Juventud, Diario Oficial, Juventud, La, Observador, El