Uruguay
Come enjoy the beautiful sites of Uraguay!
The Basics
LOCATION
South AfricaBordering the South Atlantic Ocean
Between Argentina and Brazil
WEATHER
Temp Ranges from 50-60 F in June to September and 70-82 F in December to March
CLIMATE
Warm Temperature
Freezing Temperatures are Almost Unknown
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Rio Negro
Rio de la Plata
How to Fit in
LANGUAGE
Spanish
FOLKWAYS
Family Reunions are Held Once a Year
Uraguay has an extremely high literacy rate
Christmas is called family day because a majority of the country isn't religious
VALUES
Family is the most valued thing in Uraguay
Digging Deeper into Culture
CULTURE LANDSCAPE
National dish is Asado which is barbecued meat
EVIDENCE OF CULTURE CHANGE
Legally men and women have equal rights but typically any powerful position is for men.