Uruguay - Interesting cites, beautiful beaches
Uruguay
Uruguay is boxed into the eastern coast of South America, by Brazil in the north and Argentina in the west. The terrain east of Montevideo consists of impressive beaches, dunes and headlands. The Annual Carnaval, takes place on the Monday and Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday. Dancers and drummers hit the streets of Montevideo. Uruguay's main attraction is its beaches, therefore most visitors go in summer.
| Facts & Figures | |
|---|---|
| Official Name: | Eastern Republic of Uruguay |
| Population: | 3,412,000 |
| Largest Cities: | Montevideo |
| Languages: | Spanish (official), Italian, English and Portuguese is spoken in the main tourist locations. |
| Official Currency: | Uruguayan Peso |
| Religions: | Catholic, others |
| Land Area: | 174,810 sq km (67,494 sq miles) |
| Highest Point: | Cerro Catedral (514 meters) |
Climate
Mild and mostly uniform in the whole country with distinct seasons.
Currency
The Peso Uruguayo ($U) is the legal currency.
Telephones
Uruguay is the first country in Latin America to have their whole network digitalised.