Uruguay: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Uruguay

Uruguay is a country in South America. Its capital is Montevideo. It covers about 181,034 km² (69,898 sq mi). The official language is Spanish. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

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Uruguay at a glance

Official name
Oriental Republic of Uruguay
Capital
Montevideo
Region
South America (Americas)
Area
181,034 km² (69,898 sq mi)
Official language
Spanish
Currency
Uruguayan peso ($)
People
Uruguayan
Calling code
+598
Internet domain
.uy
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo.

Uruguay is in South America, part of the Americas region.

Uruguay uses the Uruguayan peso ($).

The official language of Uruguay is Spanish.

Uruguay borders Argentina and Brazil.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).