Uruguay is a coastal country in South America with a population of 3.5M and an area of 176,215 km². Its capital is Montevideo, Spanish is the official language, and it is a republic. Uruguay shares borders with 2 countries.
Key facts
ContinentSouth America
CapitalMontevideo
Population3.5M
Area176,215 km²
LanguageSpanish
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyUruguayan Peso
GDP/capita$17200
Independence1825
Geography
Has coastlineSavanna
Oceans / SeasAtlantic
MountainsAndes
BordersBrazil, Argentina
History & Culture
Colonised by Spain
Economy & Resources
AgricultureSoybeans, Wheat, Rice
EnergyHydropower, Wind energy
Memberships
MERCOSUR
🎯 How to identify Uruguay in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Uruguay efficiently:
Is the country located in South America?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
❌ No
Is the country a member of MERCOSUR?
✅ Yes
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