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Oficcial name: República Oriental del Uruguay

Surface Area: 176.215 Km2, 95% of the territory has soil suitable for agriculture and livestock activities.

Form of Government: Democratic republic with presidential system.

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  • Location: South America
  • Capital: Montevideo
  • Population (2024): 3.426.260
  • Population Growth (2015): 0.4% annual
  • Per Capita GDP (2011): U$S 13,861
  • Currency: Uruguayan peso $
  • Literacy: 98%
  • Life Expectancy at birth: 77 years
  • Political Divisions: 19 departaments
  • Time Zone: GMT - 3
  • Official Language: Spanish