Uruguay:Information, Geography and History

Introduction

•  Full name: Republic of Uruguay or República Oriental del Uruguay.

•  Capital City: Montevideo.

•  Language: Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Portuguese and Portunol, or Brazilero.

•  Currency: Uruguayan Peso.

•  Religion: Roman Catholic, Protestant and Judaism.

•  National Anthem: “Orientales, la Patria o la tumba”.

•  Newspaper: Bpp-Color, Diario el Observador, El Heraldo, El Observador, Observa and Uruguay Press.

•  Places to Visit: Montevideo, Uruguayan Riviera, Mercado del Puerto, Museo Didáctico Artiguista and Parque Nacional Santa Teresa.

•  Transport: Airports; Railways; Roadways; Waterways/Ports:-Montevideo, Nueva Palmira, Fray Bentos, Colonia and Juan Lacaze.

•  Shopping: suede jackets, Amethyst jewelry and paintings and antiques.

Once a Spanish colony and an annexe of Brazil, it became a strong military base and also a thriving business support due to its convenient harbors. However, even after its freedom from Brazil, the country has been through a lot of political upheaval post-independence. Now, the current situation in Uruguay is such that is possesses the most liberal labor and political scenario in the entire continent.

Location of Uruguay

Uruguay is a drop shaped landmass located in the continent of South America; sandwiched between the countries Argentina and Brazil. It is surrounded by the water bodies of South Atlantic Ocean and the Rio de la Plata.

Physical Map of Uruguay

Uruguay is a well watered country with oceans surrounding it and rivers channeling their way across its territory. The landscape of Uruguay mainly comprises of vast expanses of plains and low lying coastal land. If at all, the hills in Uruguay are very low in comparison to most other hills in other countries.

Climate of Uruguay

Uruguay is well known for its pleasant tropical climate which lasts the year round. Winters and chilly climate is quite unheard of, as far as Uruguay is concerned. The summers are warm and temperate at the same time.

Flora and Fauna of Uruguay

Uruguay is well forested, with most of the forest containing hardwood trees. Some of the hardwood breeds are algarobo, arazá, guayabo, urunday, coronilla, quebracho, lapacho, lignum vitae, espinillo and nandubay. The other varieties of fauna to be found in Uruguay, which are not a part of the hardwood varieties, are poplar, acacia, aloe, alder, ombú, eucalyptus and willow. Flowers include Rosemary, myrtle, scarlet-flowered ceibo, white and scarlet verbena and mimosa. The fauna in Uruguay is not as diverse or abundant as the flora of the country. Marine life thrives in Uruguay, with the salmon and the pompano forming the majority of the catch. However, the corvine is not scarce either. Avian fauna comes in many species. These include the royal duck, swan, avestruz, partridge, quail, hornero and, of course the crow. However, some types like the small armadillo, otter, nutria, deer, fox and carpincho are to be found at the edges of the hills. The list of reptiles and amphibians include tortoises, seals and cross vipers.

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