URUGUAY

Uruguay is a country between Brazil and Argentina. The capital city is Montevideo.

Uruguay is a country in the southeast of South America and at the Atlantic coast.
Early in Uruguay's history, Brazil tried to annex Uruguay. Instead Uruguay became an independent country.
FACTS

Full name: Eastern Republic of Uruguay
Population: 3.3 million (UN, 2007)
Capital: Montevideo
Area: 176,215 sq km (68,037 sq miles)
Major languages: Spanish, Portunol or Brazilero (Portuguese-Spanish mix)
Major religion: Christianity
Life expectancy: 73 years (men), 80 years (women) (UN)
Monetary unit: 1 Uruguayan peso = 100 centesimos
Main exports: Meat, rice, leather products, vehicles, dairy products, wool, electricity
GNI per capita: US $4,360 (World Bank, 2006)
Internet domain: .uy
International dialling code: +598