Uruguay
Oriental Republic of Uruguay
Region
Americas • South America
Capital
Montevideo
The flag of Uruguay is composed of nine equal horizontal bands of white alternating with blue, with a white square superimposed in the canton. In the white square is a yellow sun bearing a human face — the Sun of May — from which sixteen rays extend. The sun's rays alternate between triangular and wavy.
About Uruguay
Uruguay is a country located in Americas, specifically in the South America region. Its capital city is Montevideo. With a population of 3,473,727, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 181,034 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 19.19 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.
The official language of Uruguay is Spanish, .
The currency used in Uruguay is the Uruguayan peso ($), .
Uruguay is a member of the United Nations.
In Uruguay, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC-03:00 time zone.
Uruguay shares its borders with 2 countries: Argentina and Brazil.
Coat of Arms
Quick Facts
- Capital: Montevideo
- Continent: South America
- Native Name: Uruguay
- Demonym: Uruguayan
- Top Level Domain: .uy
- Calling Code: +598
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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