Uruguay
Background Information
Capital: Montevideo
Major cities: Salto and Rivera
Uruguay was controlled by many different countries and gained independence in 1825. Because Spain controlled Uruguay Spanish is now the national language
Montevideo
Capitol
Salto
Major city of Uruguay
Rivera
Major city In Uruguay
Geographical Information
Uruguay is on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and above Argentina and below Brazil.
Uruguay has two lakes a mountain and a lot of rivers.
Economic and Trade Information
Currency:Uruguayan peso
Economic System: socialist
What they import: petrol,cars,delivery trucks, computers, and pesticides
From where they import: Brazil, Argentina, China, USA, and Venezuela
What do they export: Soybeans, bovine meat, rice, wheat, and wood
Where do they export goods: the USA, and to all members of the EU, as well as some Latin American countries
Tourist info
People should visit Uruguay for their beautiful beaches and amazing rivers. Also, Uruguay has some museums and a breath taking mountain called Cerro Catedral