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South America
Oriental Republic of Uruguay
🗺️ Montevideo, Uruguay
Capital city
📍 -34.9011°, -56.1645°View larger map →
📍 Essential Info
CapitalMontevideo
TimezoneUTC-3 (2 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Population3.4M
Governmentpresidential republic
🔌 Practical Info
Driving SideRight
Electrical PlugsVaries
Internet Code.uy
Internet Users90%
GDP per Capita$32,000
🌍 Geography
LocationSouthern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Argentina and Brazil
Size Comparisonabout the size of Virginia and West Virginia combined; slightly smaller than the state of Washington
Climatewarm temperate; freezing temperatures almost unknown
Terrainmostly rolling plains and low hills; fertile coastal lowland
👥 People & Culture
Ethnic GroupsWhite 87.7%, Black 4.6%, Indigenous 2.4%, other 0.3%, none or unspecified 5% (2011 est.)
ReligionsRoman Catholic 36.5%, Protestant 5% (Evangelical (non-specific) 4.6%, Adventist 0.2%, Protestant (non-specific) 0.3%), African American Cults/Umbanda...
Median Age37.4 years
Life Expectancy78.9 years
National HolidayIndependence Day, 25 August (1825)
🎎 Cultural Tips
Greetings
A kiss on the cheek is standard, even when meeting for the first time. Uruguayans are relaxed and friendly.
Dining
Asado (barbecue) is a social institution. Mate tea is shared constantly. Dinner is late, around 9-10pm.
Key Phrases
Hello: HolaThank you: GraciasPlease: Por favorHow are you?: ¿Cómo andás?Very good: Muy bien
Destinations in Uruguay
Data sourced from the CIA World Factbook