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Geography
- Uruguay is in southeastern South America.
- Borders: Argentina (west/southwest), Brazil (north/northeast), Río de la Plata (south), Atlantic Ocean (southeast).
- Area: Approximately 176,215 square kilometers.
- Population: Almost 3.5 million, with around 2 million in Montevideo.
History
- First inhabitants: Hunter-gatherer groups around 13,000 years ago.
- European exploration began with Juan Díaz de Solís in 1516.
- Major tribes included Charrúa, Guaraní, and Chaná.
- Colonized by Portuguese and Spanish; gained independence between 1811 and 1828.
- Constitution enacted in 1830, formally establishing the nation.
Modern Development
- Early years marked by foreign influence and internal conflicts.
- Significant European migration in the late 19th century from Spain, Italy, and France.
- The Colorado and National Parties dominated politics, leading to civil wars.
- A welfare state emerged in the early 20th century; known as the "Switzerland of the Americas."
- Experienced dictatorship from 1973 to 1985, now a democratic republic.
Social Values
- Highly ranked in democracy and social liberalism.
- Fully legalized cannabis, same-sex marriage, abortion, and euthanasia.
- Founding member of the UN, OAS, and Mercosur.
List of newspapers published in Uruguay.
El País
El Observador
LaRed21
El Telégrafo
MercoPress (English version)
Brecha
Búsqueda
Montevideo Portal
Espectador.com
San Jose Ahora
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