| Local name: Repùblica Oriental del Uruguay |
| Surface : 176,215
sq km (68,037 sq miles) - Uruguay is one of the smallest of the South
American republics. It is bounded to the north by Brazil, to the
southeast by the Atlantic, and is separated from Argentina in the west
and south by the River Uruguay. Maps
Worldwide |
| Population : 3,341,521
inhabitants |
| Electricity: 220
volts AC, 50Hz. Continental flat three-pin or round two-pin plugs. |
| Climate: Uruguay
has an exceptionally fine temperate climate, with mild summers and
winters. Summer is from December to March and is the most pleasant
time; the climate during other seasons offers bright, sunny days and
cool nights. |
| PASSPORTS:
Valid passport required by all except:
nationals of Uruguay who arrive from Argentina, Brazil, Chile or
Paraguay with a national identity card; nationals of Argentina,
Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic,
Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Paraguay and Peru with a national
identity card for stays of up to 90 days - VISAS:
Required by all except the following for stays of up to 3 months:
nationals of Argentina, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil,
Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Dominican
Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland,
Israel, Jamaica, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand,
Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Seychelles,
Slovenia, South Africa, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey and
Venezuela. |
| Capital :
Montevideo. Population: 1,378,707 |
| System :
Republic since 1967. Gained independence from
Spain in 1828 - Legislative power
is held by a bicameral congress, which comprises a 30-member Senate
and a 99-member Chamber of Representatives. It is elected by universal
adult suffrage every 5 years. The same terms apply to the election of
the president, who is head of state and holds executive power,
assisted by a vice president and an appointed council of ministers. |
| Languages : spanish |
| Religions : Roman
Catholic is the predominant religion. |
| Money : Peso
Uruguayo (urug$) = 100 centécimos. Notes are in the denominations of
urug$1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations
of urug$10, 5, 2 and 1 |
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