Uruguay world fact book

An amazing uruguay fact is that almost 95% of their electricity comes from renewable resources, mainly from wind parks. Suriname is the only country in south america that is smaller than uruguay. Uruguay, country located on the southeastern coast of south america. Geographical and historical treatment of uruguay, including maps and. The inhabitants of uruguay before european colonization of the area were various tribes of hunter gatherer native americans, the best known being the charrua indians, a small tribe driven south by the guarani of paraguay.

A violent marxist urban guerrilla movement, the tupamaros, launched in the late 1960s, led uruguays president to agree to military control of his administration in 1973. Uruguay, officially called the eastern republic of uruguay, is a southamerican country in the southeastern region. World factbook travel facts uruguay passportvisa requirements us citizens should make sure their passport is valid at the date of their entering the country. Rereading new world history from the margins, by gustavo verdesio. Interesting and unusual facts about uruguay nomadic boys. This all occurred in less that 10 years, without any government funding. Uruguay is the only country that keeps track of 100 per cent of its cattle. Argentina, chile, paraguay, uruguay book, 1999 worldcat.

All suggestions for corrections of any errors about uruguay 2009 should be addressed to the cia. Uruguay was also ranked the thirdbest in the world in eparticipation in 2014. Uruguay is an important global exporter of combed wool, rice, soybeans, frozen beef, malt and milk. The economy of uruguay is characterized by an exportoriented agricultural sector and a welleducated work force, along with high levels of social spending.

Wedged like a grape between brazils gargantuan thumb and argentinas long forefinger, uruguay has always been something of an underdog. Shortterm visitors will find plenty to keep them busy in cosmopolitan montevideo, picturesque colonia and partytillyoudrop punta del este. Uruguays national anthem, which lasts more than five minutes, is the worlds longest in performance duration. Argentina cia world factbook the best country factbook. The information regarding uruguay on this page is republished from the 2009 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. May 07, 2015 uruguay has one of the highest literacy rates in the world with 98,1% for adults. After averaging growth of 5% annually during 199698, in 19992002 the economy suffered a major downturn, stemming largely from the spillover effects of the economic problems of its large neighbors, argentina and brazil. The information regarding uruguay on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The world factbook 1982uruguay wikisource, the free. Uruguay the world factbook central intelligence agency. A country study library of congress the world bank group.

The national flower of uruguay is the beautiful ceibo. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of uruguay 2020 information contained here. Uruguay fact about uruguay, uruguay flag, uruguay maps. Read uruguay fact book by available from rakuten kobo. Embajadas en uruguay por uruguay total enciclopedia geografica del uruguay. However, if you plan on traveling through argentina as well, all you need is lonely planets book on argentina.

No claims are made regarding the accuracy of uruguay people 2015 information contained here. Uruguay ranks 28th in the world corruption perceptions index composed by transparency international. Portions of this site are based on the cia world fact book, a public. A collection of interesting facts about uruguay we learnt during our visit to the country. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us. Uruguay relations uruguay declared independence in 1825, and then secured independence in 1828, following a threeyear conflict with brazil and the dissolution of its federation with argentina. A violent marxist urban guerrilla movement, the tupamaros, launched in the late 1960s, led uruguay s president to agree to military control of his administration in 1973. In 2009, general gregorio conrado alvarez, the countrys final dictator, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for 37 counts of murder and human rights violations. In december 20, uruguay became the worlds first country to legalise the marijuana trade. Chamberlain, uruguay clicktouch view larger map for street view and other map features. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of uruguay 2018 information contained here.

Uruguay is bordered by two large neighbors, brazil and argentina. The world s first animated feature films were made and released in argentina, by cartoonist quirino cristiani, in 1917 and 1918. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of uruguay 2015 information contained here. Uruguay s economy is characterized by an exportoriented agricultural sector, a welleducated workforce, relatively even income distribution, and high levels of social spending. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about uruguay 2015 should be addressed to the cia. On the map, surrounded by its large neighbors, uruguay seems tiny, writes contemporary.

The only country in south america that is smaller than uruguay is suriname. Cia world fact book all values, unless otherwise stated, are in us dollars. Uruguay has a free market economy characterized by an exportoriented agricultural sector, a welleducated workforce, and high levels of social spending. The uruguayan constitution allows citizens to repeal laws or to change the constitution by referendum. After averaging growth of 5% annually in 199698, in 1999 the economy suffered from lower demand in argentina and brazil, which together account for. Go wildlifewatching along the atlantic coast, hotspringhopping up the rio uruguay, or horseback riding under the big sky of uruguays interior, where vast fields spread. After averaging growth of 5% annually in 199698, in 1999 the economy suffered from lower demand in argentina and brazil, which together account for about half of uruguays exports. Yet after two centuries living in the shadow of its neighbors, south americas smallest country is finally getting a little welldeserved recognition. Nearly 95% of uruguay s electricity comes from renewable energy, mostly hydroelectric facilities and wind parks.

As its water mixes with clearer ocean water, it creates swirls and cloudy formations. Uruguays welltodo economy is characterized by an exportoriented agricultural sector, a welleducated workforce, and high levels of social spending. They should also make sure they have at least 1 blank page in their passport for any entry stamp that will be required. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of uruguay 20 information contained here. The information regarding uruguay on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The land there is mostly flat, and there are many farms in the countryside. More information about uruguay is available on the uruguay country page and from other department of state publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. As its water mixes with clearer ocean water, it creates swirls and cloudy. Uruguay cia world factbook the best country factbook. Nearly 95% of uruguays electricity comes from renewable energy, mostly hydroelectric facilities and wind parks. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about uruguay people 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Its name honors argentine independence day july 9, 1816. More recent immigrants include peruvians and arabs.

Uruguay had a tiny population upon its independence in 1828 and welcomed thousands of predominantly italian and spanish immigrants, but the country has not experienced large influxes of new arrivals since the aftermath of world war ii. Unless you are just traveling to buenos aires and uruguay, then the book on uruguay will suffice. The round led to the creation of the world trade organization, with gatt remaining as an integral part of the wto agreements. Uruguay cia world fact book uruguay bbc uruguay timeline bbc. The information regarding uruguay on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The economy of uruguay is characterized by an exportoriented agricultural sector and a. Relations with uruguay united states department of. It is the widest river in the world, ranging from around 40 km 25 mi in width near buenos aires, to approximately 220 km 140 mi near its mouth. Cia world fact book, 2004uruguay wikisource, the free. During the last 15 years the method has been used several times.

The report looks at 60 indicators across five categories. The country was ruled by a military dictatorship until 1985. Free elections, civil liberties, functioning government, political participation and political. The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Here are 5 books about uruguay in english that wed recommend to anyone wanting to learn a bit about the country on the northern shore of the river plate and the pampas beyond. Montevideo, founded by the spanish in 1726 as a military stronghold, soon took advantage of its natural harbor to become an important commercial center.

All suggestions for corrections of any errors about uruguay 2018 should be addressed to the cia. Articles on places near chamberlain, uruguay places in uruguay world fact book map of uruguay. Claimed by argentina but annexed by brazil in 1821, uruguay declared its independence four years later and secured its freedom in 1828 after a. To make 200 tackles in a game, thats the most from any team at this world cup at the minute. The information regarding uruguay on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about uruguay people 2018 should be addressed to the cia.

Geographical situation of the republicboundaries and areauruguay as an historical, commercial, and financial centrethe respective positions of uruguay and paraguaydisadvantages of a buffer statea land of sunshine and shadowthe history of uruguaythe blending of industry and warfarevitality of the nation. Lee uruguay fact book por disponible en rakuten kobo. We didnt spend long enough in uruguay not nearly long enough. Relations with uruguay united states department of state. The general knowledge book series, are designed for specific country, are one of. Jun 19, 2014 uruguay is the only country that keeps track of 100 per cent of its cattle. Montevideo, founded by the spanish in 1726 as a military stronghold, soon took advantage of its natural harbor to become an. The second smallest country on the continent, uruguay has long been overshadowed politically and economically by the adjacent republics of brazil and argentina, with both of which it shares many cultural and historical similarities.

Here you will find the latest information, sourced from the cia world factbook and other public domain references around the internet. This book provides sufficient information on all of the most populous cities in uruguay. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Climate information for uruguay including average temperature, rain and snowfall totals. Uruguays economy is characterized by an exportoriented agricultural sector, a welleducated work force, and high levels of social spending. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of uruguay people 2018 information contained here. According to the economist intelligence unit, uruguay scores a 8. Average temperature, rainfall and snowfall information is available for the following climate stations in uruguay. Uruguay declared independence in 1825, and then secured independence in 1828, following a threeyear conflict with brazil and the dissolution of its federation with argentina. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of uruguay 2009 information contained here. It is sharing borders with argentina to the west and brazil to the north and east, and having the an atlantic costline to the south and southwest which is over 660 kilometers long making this country a nice spot for a beach vacation. In general, information available as of 1 january, 2004 was used in the preparation of the world factbook 2004. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about uruguay 20 should be addressed to the cia.

All this material is in the public domain, so you may freely copy, edit and quote it in homework, projects, essays and other publications. World fact book provides latest demography world news from the most comprehensive global news network on the internet. Uruguay s economy is characterized by an exportoriented agricultural sector, a welleducated work force, and high levels of social spending. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. More information about uruguay is available from the department of state and. Uruguay is the only country in latin america which is entirely outside the tropics.

This is a snapshot of the cia world fact book as it existed on 26 march 2005. Popular uruguay books meet your next favorite book. News and analysis on population size and growth, migration, refugees and more. Uruguay s political and labor conditions are among the freest on the continent. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Squeezed for time at the end of our trip, we had just enough to charge through the country stopping off at the charming city of colonia del sacramento and the countrys diverse capital, montevideo. Us relations with uruguay united states department of state. A visa is not required as long as you do not stay in the country.