Uruguay 🇺🇾
Uruguay 🇺🇾: capital Montevideo, population 3.5 million, located in South America. Currency: Uruguayan Peso ($U). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Montevideo
- Population: 3.5 million
- Continent: South America
- Language: Spanish
- Currency: Uruguayan Peso ($U)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Oriental Republic of Uruguay
- Area: 181,034 km² (69,898 sq mi)
- Region: South America
- Has a coastline
- People: Uruguayan
- Internet domain: .uy
Fun Facts About Uruguay
- Won the first-ever FIFA World Cup in 1930.
- Generates nearly all its electricity from renewable sources.
- Has more cows than people.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uruguay known for?
Uruguay is known for several things — Won the first-ever FIFA World Cup in 1930; Generates nearly all its electricity from renewable sources; Has more cows than people.
How big is Uruguay?
Uruguay covers about 181,034 square kilometers (69,898 square miles), in the South America region.
Is Uruguay landlocked?
No. Uruguay has a coastline and shares land borders with 2 neighboring countries.
What are people from Uruguay called?
People from Uruguay are called Uruguayan.
What is the capital of Uruguay?
The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo.
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