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Capital
Montevideo
Population
3,300,000
Government
Republic
Religions
Christianity (Catholic)
Languages
Spanish
Calling Code
+598
Nationality
Uruguayan, Oriental
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Introduction

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Though it doesn't have all the dramatic scenery its neighbours have, Uruguay does boast 320 km (200 mi) worth of beaches on the Atlantic. And it is these beaches which Uruguay has tactfully fashioned into attractive destinations for tourists. The picturesque waterside capital, Montevideo, is an obvious destination, with its colonial architecture, modern downtown area and fine beaches. But travellers will find a trip to Uruguay warrants excursions to its many other highlights, from the elegant old Portuguese fortress town Colonia, to Parque Santa Teresa, the popular national park that straddles the border with Brazil.

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Brief History

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Geography

Uruguay shares international borders with Argentina and Brazil.

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Regions

Administratively, Uruguay consists of 19 departments. These can be grouped into 4 regions based on social and geographic factors.[1]

  • The Interior is the largest region.
  • The Littoral
  • Greater Montevideo
  • The Coast

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Weather

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Getting There

By Plane

Uruguay's primary airport is Montevideo Carrasco International Airport (website in Spanish) (MVD), which serves flights to and from North and Central America, the rest of [[South America, and Spain.

PLUNA Airlines (website in Spanish) is the national airline, and operates flights to places in South America and Spain.

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    Official site by the ministry of tourism and sports of Uruguay. Contains information primarily in Spanish and Portugese, but there is also an English section.
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