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Level 1, 178 Collins Street
Melbourne, 3000, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Ph: 61 3 9654 7977, Fax: 61 3
9650 8177
Licence: 32408 ABN: 26095434978
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email: info@southamericatourism.com
Reservations:
1300 857 805
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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.
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Facts & Figures. |
Official
Name: Eastern
Republic of Uruguay
Population: 3,412,000
Largest Cities: Montevideo
Languages: Spanish (official) however 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)
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Climate. |
Mild and mostly uniform in the whole country with distinct seasons.
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Tours in Uruguay. |
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Currency. |
The Peso Uruguayo ($U) is the legal currency.
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Telephones. |
Uruguay is the first country in Latin America to have their whole
network digitalised.
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