Uruguay
A small, easygoing country wedged between Brazil and Argentina, Uruguay won the very first football World Cup on home soil and has been punching above its weight ever since.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Nine horizontal white-and-blue stripes with a white canton bearing the golden Sun of May. The nine stripes stand for the nine original departments, and the Sun of May is an emblem of independence.
Uruguay FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Montevideo |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 3,444,263 |
| Area | 176,215 km² |
| Population density | 20 /km² |
| Currency | Uruguayan peso (UYU) $U |
| Official language | Spanish |
| Calling code | +598 |
| Internet TLD | .uy |
| Time zone | UTC−03:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | UY / URY |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It hosted and won the first-ever FIFA World Cup in 1930.
- Montevideo, its capital, is home to roughly a third of the entire national population.
- It became the first country in the world to give every primary-school child a laptop, under Plan Ceibal.
- Cattle comfortably outnumber people, making beef a cornerstone of its economy and its asado barbecues.
Uruguay FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Uruguay?
The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo.
What is the population of Uruguay?
Uruguay has a population of about 3,444,263.
What currency does Uruguay use?
Uruguay uses the Uruguayan peso (UYU).
What languages are spoken in Uruguay?
The official language of Uruguay is Spanish.
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