Uruguay is a country in South America, South America. Its capital is Montevideo, with a population of approximately 3.5M and a total area of 176,215 km². The official language is Spanish and the currency is the Uruguayan Peso (UYU).
Uruguay covers an area of 176,215 km² with a population density of 20/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $71.2B ($20,343 per capita) and gained independence in 1825. It has a coastline of 660 km.
Uruguay is the most progressive country in Latin America — the first to legalise marijuana nationally (2013), the first to separate church and state (1919), and consistently rated the region's most democratic and least corrupt nation. It generates 95% of its electricity from renewables.
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UNESCO beautifully preserved Portuguese colonial town on the Río de la Plata — cobblestones and colonial charm
The world's longest waterfront promenade — 22km along the Río de la Plata
South America's most glamorous beach resort — the Saint-Tropez of the Southern Cone
A charming lighthouse village that became the world's most exclusive low-key beach destination
The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo.
The official language(s) of Uruguay are Spanish.
The population of Uruguay is approximately 3.5M.
Uruguay uses the Uruguayan Peso (UYU).
Uruguay is located in South America, in the South America region.
Uruguay has a GDP of $71.2B, with a GDP per capita of $20,343.
The best time to visit Uruguay is December–March. The climate is Temperate, mild year-round.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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