 Uruguay
former: Banda Oriental, Cisplatine Province
South America - Uruguay
Oriental Republic of Uruguay / Republica Oriental del Uruguay
Uruguay is in Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean,
between Argentina and
Brazil.
Montevideo, founded by the Spanish in 1726 as a military stronghold, soon
took advantage of its natural harbor to become an important commercial center.
Annexed by Brazil as a separate province in 1821, Uruguay declared its
independence four years later and secured its freedom in 1828 after a three-year
struggle. The administrations of President BATLLE in the early 20th century
established widespread political, social, and economic reforms.
Civilian rule was restored in 1985.
Capital of Uruguay is Montevideo
Administrative divisions of Uruguay: 19 departments (departamentos, singular
- departamento); Artigas, Canelones, Cerro Largo, Colonia, Durazno, Flores,
Florida, Lavalleja, Maldonado, Montevideo, Paysandu, Rio Negro, Rivera, Rocha,
Salto, San Jose, Soriano, Tacuarembo, Treinta y Tres
What is the International Telephone Dialling Code for
Uruguay?
The International
Dialling Code for
Uruguay is
598.
Uruguay
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