Discover Uruguay
High-income economy. Agriculture (beef, soy), IT, tourism. Most progressive country in South America.
About Uruguay
Geography
Area: 176,215 sq km
- • Temperate: warm humid summers, cool winters
- • Similar to Buenos Aires
Government
Type: presidential republic
Capital: Montevideo
Economy
High-income economy. Agriculture (beef, soy), IT, tourism. Most progressive country in South America.
GDP: $59.3 billion
Demographics
Population: 3,416,264
Languages: Spanish (official)
Religions: Catholic 42%, none 41%
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Major Cities in Uruguay
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Travel Essentials
📞 Contact & Emergency
Phone Code: +598
Currency: Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
fire: 104
police: 911
ambulance: 105
⚡ Practical Info
Electricity: 220V / 50Hz / Type C, F, I, L
Driving: Right
Water: ✅ Safe
💰 Tipping
- • 10% in restaurants
- • Not expected elsewhere
When to Visit Uruguay
✅ Best Months
November, December, January, February, March
🔥 Peak Season
Dec-Feb (beach season, Carnival)
💎 Off Season
Jun-Aug (winter, quiet)
Carnival (longest in the world — 40 days)
Semana Criolla (gaucho festival)
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Cultural Tips
- 💡Uruguay is the most progressive country in Latin America — legal cannabis, same-sex marriage, secular society
- 💡Mate is a way of life — sharing mate is a social bond
- 💡Asado (BBQ) is religion — like Argentina but with own style
- 💡Montevideo feels like a relaxed, safer version of Buenos Aires
- 💡Uruguayans call themselves Orientales (easterners)
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