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Official Government Web SitesGovernment of UruguayPortal to government websites Embassy of Uruguay In Washington D.C. Uruguay - A Profile Good overview Uruguay Natural Ministry of Tourism LocationUruguay is located in southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between southern Brazil and northern Argentina. At a latitude of approximately 30-35 S, it has a southern latitude equivalent to Atlanta, Georgia or Los Angeles, California
LandUruguay is the second smallest country in South America, slightly smaller than the state of Washington. It has a land area of 173,620 sq km. It consists mostly of rolling plains and low hills, with a fertile coastal lowland. The lowest point is 0 meters at the Atlantic Ocean, the the highest is Cerro Catedral at 514 meters.Population3,415,920(July 2005 estimate)Montevideo (capital city) 1,300,000 Ethnic GroupsWhite 88%, mestizo 8%, black 4%, Amerindian (practically nonexistent)ReligionsRoman Catholic 66% (less than half of the adult population attends church regularly), Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, nonprofessing or other 31%U.S. State Dept. International Religious Freedom Report LanguagesSpanish, Portunol, or Brazilero (Portuguese-Spanish mix on the Brazilian frontier)Languages of Uruguay English/Spanish - Spanish/English Translation Time ZoneTime zone is -3 GMT. There is daylight savings time.Montevideo local time/sunrise/sunset Telephone CodesCountry Code - 598All International Phone Codes Internet Country Code.uyInternet ConnectionCybercafesWorld Wide Phone Guide Using a modem practically anywhere ClimateThe climate is warm temperate, with freezing temperatures almost unknown. Average temperatures range from 43° F to 59° F. Rainfall is quite evenly distributed throughout the year. The peak summer months of January and February are the time when neighboring Argentines throng Uruguay's beach resorts.Current TemperaturesMontevideoPunta del Este Salto Other Uruguay Towns Customs/VisasPassport is required. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for a visit of less than three months.Foreign Entry Requirements CurrencyThe unit of currency is the Uruguyan peso (UYU)Banknotes International Currency Conversion Send money fast to Uruguay with Western Union SafetyConsular Information Sheet for UruguayPoliticsUruguay's New GovernmentFrom Upside Down World Where the People Voted Against Fear By Eduardo Galeano after the November 2004 election Health/WaterMDTravelHealth.comValuable, detailed information. Traveler's Health Information U.S. Centers for Disease Control Uruguay Health Statistics (WHO) ElectricityElectricity in Uruguay is 220 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second.World Electric Guide Voltage and Frequency National AnthemOrientales, la Patria o la tumba! (Uruguayans, the Fatherland or Death!), music by Francisco José Debali, lyrics by Francisco Esteban Acuña de Figueroa in 1845. ListenLyrics and more information National HolidaysIndependence Day, 25 August (from Brazil in 1825)Public and Bank Holidays DrinkWhile such wine drinks as clericó (white wine and fruit juice), medio y medio (sparkling wine and fruit juice), and beer (Uruguyan-made Pilsen) are popular, there is really only one drink: Mate.Yerba MateThe yerba is the herb—the powdered tea leaves. The mate is the gourd that holds the tea. And a bombilla is a metal—usually silver—straw that filters out the tea leaves, allowing you to enjoy the strong, bitter and healthy national drink.Yerba Mate Mi Yerba Mate How to Prepare a Traditional Yerba Mate Yerba Mate Gourds WineMost common grapes are:Red wine - Tannat, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah White wine - Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Chenin, Muscat, Frontignan, Riesling, Semillon, Muscatel Ottonel and Torrontes Uruguayan Wine Guide Food SpecialtiesAsado (grilled beef), parrilla (a mixed grill served on a platter), chivitos (thin slices of steak cooked over charcoal on an open grill and served as an open-faced sandwich—with lots more stuff on top and served on a large platter with cold salads), dulce de leche (a sweet sauce made by boiling milk and sugar down to a thick paste—similar to caramel).ActivitiesBirdingBirding in Uruguay Birdingpal Birds Uruguay Uruguay Birding Pals Gambling Uruguay Casinos and Gambling Geocaching Geocaches in Uruguay Surfing Wannasurf Surfing spots |
Uruguay Full Index Regional InformationUruguay is divided into 19 departments (departamentos); Artigas, Canelones, Cerro Largo, Colonia, Durazno, Flores, Florida, Lavalleja, Maldonado, Montevideo, Paysandú, Rio Negro, Rivera, Rocha, Salto, San José, Soriano, Tacuarembó, Treinta y Tres.Guides and ReportsBackground NoteU.S. State Department Country Profile From the BBC Country Commercial Guide U.S. Government [Word document] Country Study U.S. Library of Congress Timeline - 1516-2005 History timeline from the BBC Introduction to Uruguay Frommer's CIA Factbook CIA World Factbook Uruguay Nation Master Uruguay Wikipedia Uruguay World Bank Uruguay Travel Information Lonely Planet General InformationDiscover UruguayInformation on a variety of places and activities International Living A very commercial site with limited information Rodelu Excellent site covering all areas of Uruguay Top Uruguay Excellent guide currently in Spanish. Travel to Uruguay Good information on the country, food, customs, things to see and do Trip Advisor.com Reviews and travel information Turismo del Uruguay Extensive tourist information. Nice photos Uruguay - an Unknown Paradise From Pro Uruguay. Internal links seem to work only from main page Uruguay Center Information and travel center for visitors Uruguay Magazine Mechanically translated into English from German, and not current, but some good articles and photos. Uruguay for Tourists Just one long page but worth it for the colorful descriptions of the various places it covers UruguayInfo.com The best site we've found, especially for potential expats. Includes cost of living information. (Make sure you use the links in the left-hand column.) Uruguay Total Comprehensive site in Spanish Uruguay Uruguay Descriptions of many aspects of the country Uruguay Web Resources From the Univ of Texas Latin American Information Center Visit Uruguay Hotel, car rental and restaurant information. Good photo gallery. AtlántidaAtlántidaIn Spanish Atlántida Online Excellent site. In Spanish. PiriápolisPiriápolisFrom Discover Uruguay Piriapolis Information and resources from About.com Punta del EstePunta del EsteOutstanding guide. Some good photos. Punta del Este Towns Neighboring areas PuntaWeb Outstanding site on Punta del Este. In Spanish. Taking a Punta Guardian Unlimited on Punta del Este RochaRocha Paraiso NaturalIn Spanish ArticlesCountry That Wouldn't Grow Up, TheFrom Times Online Essential Information From Guardian Unlimited Full Montevideo, The Washington Post article Real Post Reports First-hand information from people who've lived there. Uruguay - Stylish, scenic and full of surprises From the San Francisco Chronicle Uruguay - The Country With a Beach From BootsnAll Travel Interesting WebsitesFarming UruguayAgriculture in Uruguay History of Montevideo Tramways With many photographs Stone Semiprecious Agates, amethysts, and other geodes from Artigas, Uruguay BooksArielClassic essay comparing U.S. and Latin American cultures by José Enrique Rodó. Although published in 1900, it is as relevant as ever and is still studied—and debated—throughout Latin America Days and Nights of Love and War Thoughts, stories and essays on the Latin American people by Uruguyan Eduardo Galeano, one of the region's foremost contemporary writers Killing the Mandarin Novel set in Montevideo at the time of the Tupamaros Put Your Best Foot Forward - South America A guide to international communication and behavior Shipyard, The Novel by Juan Carlos Onetti Tree of Red Stars, The Novel of a young woman involved with the Tupamaros Tupamaro Guerrillas, The Excellent book on the guerrilla movement that began in the late 1960s VideosState of SiegeCosta-Gavras' thriller with Yves Montand set in Montevideo at the time of the Tupamaros [VHS] Language StudyMontevideoFlagsFlagline.comFlags, pins, patches, key rings and more Music CDsCanciones Para Mi AmericaDaniel Viglietti Desde Tacuarembo Alfredo Zitarrosa Eco Jorge Drexler Lo Mejor de lo Mejor Carlos Gardel MapsBuyITMB Uruguay MapFoldable Nelles Northern Argentina / Uruguay Map View OnlineCountryCountry Country Political Relief Vegetation WebcamsNone knownPhotographsAsi es UruguayOverview and photos of all areas of Uruguay Flickr - Montevideo Sixty-seven excellent photos of Montevideo Flickr - Punta del Este Eighteen beautiful photos Flickr - Uruguay Fifty great photos Flickr - Uruguyan Countryside Eighteen nice photos of the interior Studio Stonek Huge number of beautiful photos Top Uruguay Huge selection of excellent photos Visit Uruguay Twenty-seven excellent photos BlogsCoastal UruguayFocus on the Atlantic coast of Uruguay From Uruguay Excellent blog direct from Uruguay with lots of current events and photos Uruguay Dreaming Life and customs in Uruguay. Excellent list of web resources. Uruguay Living Blog from an American expat living in Montevideo Internet Forumssoc.culture.uruguayGoogle group (Usenet) Uruguayos of the World Yahoo group AirMontevideo Carrasco International Airport (MVD)Airlines: Aerolineas Argentinas, American Airlines, Gol Transportes Aeros, IBERIA, Lan Airlines, Lufthansa, PLUNA, Transportes Aereos Del Mercosur, U Air, United Airlines, VARIG Uruguay Airports Low-cost Air TravelAmericas TravelTom Tours BoatNoonsiteA superb one-stop site for cruising sailors Ports of Uruguay BusANETRACOPSA LodgingBook a Hotel in UruguayAl Uruguay Hotel and car rental reservations Backpacker de la Barra Hostel in Punta del Este Hostels.com HostelWorld Hotel Terrazas del Puerto In Piriápolis Montevideo Hotels From Trip Advisor.com Current NewsGoogleIndymedia Uruguay Uruguay branch of worldwide grassroots news organization Merco Press News from the Mercosur countries Narco News Uruguay reports Authentic journalism from Latin America - Narco News home Topix.net Washington Post Yahoo Yahoo News Photos EmbassiesBritish EmbassyCanadian Embassy U.S. Embassy BusinessDoing Business in UruguayA World Bank report on the ease of doing business Uruguay-USA Chamber of Commerce Building business opportunities U.S. Commercial Service MeetupsMeetupsExpatriatesUruguayInfo.comThe best site we've found, especially for potential expats. Includes cost of living information. (Make sure you use the index links on the left-hand column) Buying PropertyBuying Ranch Land In UruguaySnapshots of a small and friendly prairie country Real Estate Investing in Uruguay Information as of 2001 Real Estate Firms and ListingsApuntavamosHouses, apartments and farms in Punta del Este Escape Artist Featured (i.e. EA makes money) properties Inmobiliaria Piriápolis Real estate in Piriápolis Lucia del Castillo Montevideo Pedro Gava Piriápolis Property World Global online website Punta Online In Spanish and German Real Estate Agencies Good list Real Estate Network Internet Uruguay and Argentina Terramar Punta del Este area Uruguay Property Property consultants and management and original content copyright © 2004, 2005 Mick Winter Photos: Courtesy of Uruguay Ministry of Tourism |
