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Location
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(August 25, 1825- )
Located in Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Argentina and Brazil
Second-smallest South American country, slightly smaller than the state of Washington
Gained Independence from Brazil (August 25, 1825)
Currency is the Uruguayan peso
Primary language is Spanish
88% of Uruguay's people are of European descent
Why Uruguay might be annoying
Uruguay's flag is kind of lame.
People often confuse Uruguay with Paraguay.
Even though Uruguay's economy is highly dependent on tourism, two-thirds of total tourism comes from Argentina.
Brooke Burke, Valeria Mazza, Angelica Castro and Minka Alagic hosted an E! 'Wild On the Amazon' episode featuring Uruguay, even though the Amazon is over a thousand miles away.
The Uruguayan Riviera is the Monaco of South America.
Uruguayians may duel as long as they are registered blood donors.
Why Uruguay might not be annoying
Uruguay's main attraction is its beaches, bikinis and surf. Lujan Fernandez was 'discovered' on an Uruguayan beach.
Electricity production is 96% hydroelectric ( 0% nuclear)
Uruguay has won the World Cup twice (including the first World Cup in 1930) and is the smallest country ever to have won.
Uruguay is known for its incredible food, especially it's beef.
Uruguay has world class surfing; attracting such surf gods as Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Luisma Iturria, Amy Cobb and Maila Jones.
Credit: SumoBear
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