Uruguay
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Capital
Montevideo
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Local time
2:52
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Population
3.48 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+598
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Currency
$ UYU (peso)
Uruguay
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Capital
Montevideo
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Local time
2:52
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Population
3.48 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+598
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Currency
$ UYU (peso)
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Average Salary
$ 862
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Petrol price
€ 1.80 pl
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Precipitation
1 300mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
176 220 km2
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Protected Area
3%
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Forest Area
11%
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Agricultural area
82%
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Railways
2993km
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Annual air passengers
563 632
Population
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Ethnicity
white - 88 %
mestizo - 8 %
black - 4 %
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Religion
Roman Catholic - 66 %
Protestant - 2 %
Jewish - 1 %
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Literacy rates
98.5%
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Languages
Spanish
Portunol
Brazilero
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Armed Forces
25 450
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Murders
8 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
7 l/person
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Smoking
26.7%
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Diabetes
6.1%
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Tuberculosis
30 per 100k
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HIV
0.6%
Economy
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Industries
food processing, electrical machinery, transportation equipment, petroleum products, textiles, chemicals, beverages
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Agriculture
soybeans, rice, wheat, beef, dairy products, fish, lumber, cellulose
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Natural Resources
arable land, hydropower, minor minerals, fish
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Energy Import
44%
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Natural Resources
arable land, hydropower, minor minerals, fish
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Renewable Energy
55%
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CO2 Emissions
6 747kt
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Ease of Business
94 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
55
What not to do when visiting Uruguay
Uruguay Don't be surprised with the hello kiss - it's common to greet people also with kiss on cheek here. A hand shake is most common greeting.
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Uruguay Don’t flick your fingers under your chin (unless intended) - it signifies not knowing or not caring.
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Uruguay Don’t lose face or cause losing face in communication.
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Did you know?
Uruguay has more sheep than humans.
Uruguay Don’t show off with expensive clothes or jewellery in public - keep a low profile to avoid unwanted attention.
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Uruguay Don’t point to people - it’s considered rude. Pointing to someone is generally done by moving head slightly in his/her direction.
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Uruguay Don't expect diversified cuisine. Uruguayans are conservative and don't always seek out change. Same with the food. And music as well.
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South America Don't take pictures of locals without permission.
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Uruguay Don’t leave your valuables unattended, especially on the famous beach sites during the summer months (December-March).
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South America Don't be surprised with unpunctuality - up to 30 mins late is nothing unusual.
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Tell us your experience
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Montevideo Don't necessarily treat Montevideo like other capitals - it's quieter there and locals describe it like "tranquilo".
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