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Uruguay

South America, Americas

Spanish

Uruguay is a country in South America, South America. With a population of 3,499,451 and an area of 181,034 km², the capital city is Montevideo. The official language is Spanish. The national currency is the Uruguayan peso ($ UYU).

Quick Facts

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Montevideo
Capital
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3,499,451
Population
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181,034 km²
Area
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$ UYU
Currency
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+598
Dial Code
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.uy
TLD

Economy

Uruguay has a GDP per capita of $23,907, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$23,907
GNI per Capita$21,650

Geography

Uruguay is located in South America at coordinates 33.00°S, 56.00°W. It shares borders with 2 countries. The highest point is Cerro Catedral at 514 m.

ContinentSouth America
Coordinates33.00°S, 56.00°W
🏔️ Highest PointCerro Catedral
514 m
🏞️ Longest RiverUruguay River
1,790 km
TimezonesUTC-03:00
BordersARGBRA

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Uruguay, including Estadio Centenario with a capacity of 60,235 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumEstadio Centenario
60,235 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Uruguay

What is the capital of Uruguay?
The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo.
What is the population of Uruguay?
Uruguay has a population of approximately 3,499,451 people.
What currency does Uruguay use?
Uruguay uses the Uruguayan peso ($ UYU).
What language is spoken in Uruguay?
The official language of Uruguay is Spanish.
What is the area of Uruguay?
Uruguay covers a total area of 181,034 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Uruguay?
The GDP per capita of Uruguay is approximately $23,907.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)