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Complete details about Uruguay in South America with capital city Montevideo

Country NameUruguay (Uruguay)
Country CodeURY
Capital CityMontevideo
ContinentSouth America
RegionSouth America
Independence Year1828
Population3337000
Surface Area175016.0
Life Expectancy75.2 years
GNP20831.0 (old 19967.0)
Government FormRepublic

Spoken Languages

Spanish [official]     (95.7%)

Major Cities

Montevideo, Montevideo     (population 1236000)

Uruguay's most recent News and Stories



Publisher: FOXSports.comWed, 23 May 2012 06:53:51 -0700
Napoli has yet to receive an acceptable offer for star striker Edinson Cavani.

The Uruguay international is a reported target of several top European clubs, including Manchester City, after another excellent campaign with the Serie A outfit. Cavani was instrumental in Napoli's fifth-placed finish this season, scoring 23 goals in ...   read full story

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Publisher: EatSleepSportWed, 23 May 2012 03:52:40 -0700
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Publisher: Reuters UKWed, 23 May 2012 08:17:35 -0700
Chile Copec Uruguay pulp mill to start in Q2 '13

SANTIAGO May 23 (Reuters) - Chilean conglomerate Copec said on Wednesday its Montes del Plata pulp mill in Uruguay is set to enter operations in the second quarter of 2013, with a total investment of over $2 billion. The Montes del Plata pulp mill is a ...   read full story


Publisher: Buenos Aires HeraldTue, 22 May 2012 12:05:39 -0700
Uruguay to report presence of British nuclear submarine

Uruguay's Deputy-Defence Minister Jorge Menéndez announced today that the neighbouring country ?will not welcome ships of that nature? as the mighty HMS Talent is said to arrive to the Malvinas Islands on 14 June, upon completion of the 30th ...   read full story


Publisher: ESPNWed, 23 May 2012 15:09:13 -0700
Radamel Falcao to rest injured leg

Colombia is a facing a tough battle to reach next year's World Cup. Colombia has four points from its first three matches. Uruguay leads South American qualifying with seven points in three matches. Argentina and Venezuela have seven in four.   read full story