Uruguay is a South American country known for its verdant interior and beach-lined coast. The capital, Montevideo, revolves around Plaza Independencia, once home to a Spanish citadel. It leads to Ciudad Vieja (Old City), with art deco buildings, colonial homes and Mercado del Puerto, an old port market with many steakhouses. La Rambla, a waterfront promenade, passes fish stalls, piers and parks.
Uruguay Latest Information
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| Country Name | Oriental Republic of Uruguay |
| Short Name | Uruguay |
| Capital | Montevideo |
| Largest city | Montevideo |
| Official languages | Spanish |
| National Languages | Spanish |
| Religion | 57% Christianity —41% Roman Catholic —12% Protestant —4% Other Christian, 41% No religion, 2% Other religions |
| Demonym(s) | Uruguayan, Oriental |
| Government | Unitary presidential constitutional republic |
| President | Luis Lacalle Pou |
| Vice President | Beatriz Argimón |
| House Speaker | Martín Lema |
| Chief Justice | Jorge Ruibal |
| Total Area | 176,215 km2 (68,037 sq mi) |
| Water (%) | 1.5 |
| Total Land Area (%) | 173,572 km2 |
| Population | 3,518,552 (2019 estimate) |
| GDP (PPP) | $86.562 billion (2020 estimate) |
| GDP (Nominal) | $62.917 billion (2020 estimate) |
| Currency | Uruguayan peso (UYU) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (UYT) |
| Date Format | dd/mm/yyyy |
| Mains Electricity | 230 V – 50 Hz |
| Driving side | Right |
| Calling code | +598 |
| ISO 3166 code | UY |
| Internet TLD | .uy |
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| Independence Day | 25 August 1825 |
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