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Oriental Republic of Uruguay
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| Short description | Uruguay is known as Europe, South America. Well, actually - the majority of the population is of European origin, and even too easy to feel like home here at home. Adding to the beauty of nature - in the east of Uruguay are swamps, lagoons, swamps and streams with hundreds of bird species living there - and charming towns such as Colonia, becomes an attractive target for tourists. |
| Capital | Montevideo |
| Political system | Republic |
| Area | 176220 km2 |
| Population | 3477779 |
| Time zone | UTC-3: Brasilia, Buenos Aires, Georgetown |
| Casual name | Uruguay (uy) |
| Access to sea and mountains | Uruguay lies on the Atlantic. Occupy the largest proportion of slightly undulating plains. They represent a transitional area between the Argentine pampa and the Brazilian Highlands. |
| Emergency numbers | 911 - the main emergency number |
| Electric plugs | 220 V 50 Hz, plug type C, F, I & L |
| Phone code | +598 |
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1 Uruguayan peso ($ Ur) = 100 centesimos
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