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1. www.britannica.com › place › UruguayUruguay | History, Capital, Flag, Population, Map, Climate ...

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   1 day ago · Uruguay, country located on the southeastern coast of South America. The second smallest country on the continent, Uruguay has long been overshadowed politically and economically by the adjacent republics of Brazil and Argentina, with both of which it has many cultural and historical similarities.

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     Montevideo, principal city and capital of Uruguay.It lies on...

   • Sports and Recreation

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   • The Struggle for National Identity

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   • Settlement Patterns

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   • The Military Regime

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     Uruguay - Education, Literacy, Schools: Uruguay has a high...

   • Roads, Ports, Telecoms

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   • Salto

     Salto, city, northwestern Uruguay.It is situated on the left...

   • Negro River

     Negro River, river in Uruguay, rising in the southern...

   • Uruguay River

     Uruguay River, river in southern South America that rises in...

2. laxcrossword.com › 2024 › 08LA Times Crossword 18 Aug 24, Sunday - LAXCrossword.com

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   4 days ago · The etymology of the name “Nicaragua” is not very certain. One suggestion is that it is a melding of the name “Nicarao” and “agua”, the Spanish for “water”. Nicarao was the name of the largest city in the area when the Spanish arrived, and it is thought that “agua” refers to the two large lakes: Lake Managua and Lake Nicaragua.

3. www.linguno.com › crosswordsLinguno - Daily Spanish crosswords

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   3 days ago · Daily Spanish crosswords. You will find 22 new crosswords on this page every day (from midnight GMT). Click on one of the crosswords below to start solving it. Monolingual crosswords NEW!

4. www.idiomasfachse.edu.pe › 2024/08/17 › whatWhat Language Does Uruguay Speak: Exploring the Linguistic ...

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   5 days ago · History of Spanish in Uruguay. The arrival of Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century marked the beginning of Spanish influence in Uruguay. As the Spanish established their presence in the region, they brought their language and culture, which gradually became dominant. Over time, Spanish became the official language of Uruguay and the ...

5. www.britannica.com › place › UruguayUruguay - National Identity, Independence, Revolution ...

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   Aug 13, 2024 · Uruguay - National Identity, Independence, Revolution: Montevideo, with its Spanish military and naval contingents, was a royalist stronghold when a movement for independence broke out in Buenos Aires in 1810.

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6. www.cia.gov › the-world-factbook › countriesUruguay - The World Factbook

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   Aug 13, 2024 · local short form: Uruguay. former: Banda Oriental, Cisplatine Province. etymology: name derives from the Spanish pronunciation of the Guarani Indian designation of the Uruguay River, which makes up the western border of the country and whose name later came to be applied to the entire country.

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   Where is Uruguay located?

   • Uruguay, country located on the southeastern coast of South America. The second smallest country on the continent, Uruguay has long been overshadowed politically and economically by the adjacent republics of Brazil and Argentina, with both of which it has many cultural and historical similarities.

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   What is the highest point in Uruguay?

   • Mount Catedral, which rises to 1,685 feet (514 metres) near the southeastern coast, is the highest point in the country. The valleys and coastal plains are covered with deposits of sand, clay, and fertile alluvium. Although it is a well-watered land, no large rivers flow entirely within Uruguay.

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   Why is Uruguay a good country?

   • Uruguay rates high for most development indicators and is known for its secularism, liberal social laws, and well-developed social security, health, and educational systems. It is one of the few countries in Latin America and the Caribbean where the entire population has access to clean water.

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   Why was Uruguay a stalemate in 1827?

   • The ensuing war was a stalemate, but British diplomats mediated a settlement in 1827, and in 1828 a treaty was ratified creating Uruguay as a separate state and a buffer between Brazil and Argentina; the nation’s strategic location also served British interests by guaranteeing that the Río de la Plata would remain an international waterway.

   Uruguay - National Identity, Independence, Revolution

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8. www.funtrivia.com › trivia-quiz › GeographyLet's Hear it for Uruguay Quiz | South America | 10 Questions

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   6 days ago · In Spanish, "Oriental" literally means "eastern" but when the country's official name is translated into English, the term "Oriental" is used, even though most English speakers associate "oriental" with Asia.