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Uruguay (official full name in Spanish: República Oriental el Uruguay; pron. Spanish pronunciation: [reˈpuβlika oɾjenˈtal del uɾuˈɣwai], Eastern Republic of Uruguay) is a country located in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to 3.46 million people, of which 1.7 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area.

Trivia about uruguay

  • Montevideo is the capital
  • Get out your dancing shoes and cut a "rug" in this South American country
  • 1,644-foot-high Mirador Nacional, about 50 miles east of Montevideo, is this country's tallest peak
  • On an alphabetical list of world nations, it comes directly before Uzbekistan
  • In South America:Montevideo
  • Over 1/3 of its population lives in its capital, Montevideo
  • 1/3 of the people in this South American country live in Montevideo; most of its 15 million sheep don't
  • In 1828 Brazil & Argentina recognized this neighboring country as an independent republic
  • A daily hydrofoil crosses the Rio de la Plata from Buenos Aires to Colonia in this country
  • Bordering Brazil's southernmost point, it's the second-smallest country in South America
  • Despite its larger resources, Brazil lost an 1820s war with Argentina that resulted in this new country between them
  • On an alphabetical list of world nations, this country immediately follows the United States
  • In 1825 patriots crossed the Rio de la Plata from Argentina to fight for this country's freedom from Brazil
  • Its national coat of arms features Montevideo Hill with a fortress on top symbolizing strength
  • You know about Argentinian wines, but try the rose from this country, Argentina's littlest neighbor
  • Its national team won soccer's World Cup in 1930 & 1950

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