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Uruguay (i/ˈjʊərəɡwaɪ/;Spanish: [uɾuˈɣwai]), officially the Eastern Republic of Uruguay (Spanish: República Oriental del Uruguay), is a country in the southeastern region of South America. It is bordered by Argentina to its west and Brazil to its north and east, with the Atlantic Ocean to the south and southeast. Uruguay is home to 3.3 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the metropolitan area of its capital and largest city, Montevideo. With an area of approximately 176,000 square kilometres (68,000 sq mi), Uruguay is geographically the second-smallest nation in South America after Suriname.
Uruguay was inhabited by the Charrúa people for approximately 4000 years before the Portuguese invaded. Portugal established Colonia del Sacramento, one of the oldest European settlements in the country, in 1680. Montevideo was founded as a military stronghold by the Spanish in the early 18th century, signifying the competing claims over the region. Uruguay won its independence between 1811 and 1828, following a four-way struggle between Spain, Portugal, Argentina and Brazil. It remained subject to foreign influence and intervention throughout the 19th century, with the military playing a recurring role in domestic politics until the late 20th century. Modern Uruguay is a democratic constitutional republic, with a president who serves as both head of state and head of government.
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Why I Moved to Uruguay - International Living http://internationalliving.com/2013/07/why-i-moved-to-uruguay/ It was probably just a matter of time before it happened to me. Real estate agents who take a vacation after going too long without one can get carried away. They may return with a tattoo, a vision-quest name, or a new mate they met at a blackjack table. Me? I returned telling everyone I was moving to the South American country of Uruguay. I initially went from Washington State, where I lived, for a long needed getaway and to investigate the potential for real estate referrals and investment. But while I was in Uruguay I experienced some unexpected surprises. Like in Montevideo, Uruguay's capital. It has Spanish influences and native traditions—as I expected to find in a Latin Am...
International Living correspondent David Hammond takes us through his thoughts on Uruguay as a potential new home overseas for US expats.
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This is my travel guide to Montevideo, capital of Uruguay. Home to around 2 million people (Metro Area) This is a complilation of my experiences in that wonderful city. Information on food, culture, places to go etc. Please subscribe to my channel and follow me on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/rodrigomoratto/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rodrigomoratto Twitter: @rodrigomoratto Google+ : https://plus.google.com/u/0/115531841285286890315
Uruguay is emerging as one of South America’s favorite destinations. Its capital Montevideo has a warm, temperate climate, pleasant sea breezes and miles of boulevards. From Montevideo’s Telecommunications Tower you can see the hill that gave the city its name. Another tower, the Palacio Salvo looms high above the Plaza Independencia in the City Center. Under this square is the mausoleum for the country’s revolutionary hero José Artigas. Nearby Plaza Matriz is the city’s oldest square and home to the 18th-century Metropolitan Cathedral, the focal point of Uruguay’s Old Town. Soccer is big here and in 1930 Uruguay hosted and won the first-ever FIFA World Cup in the Estadio Centenario. Another proud local tradition is “parrilla" and the best way to try it is to buy cuts of meat in the M...
Planning to visit Uruguay? Check out our Uruguay Travel Guide video and see top most Tourist Attractions in Uruguay. Top Places to visit in Uruguay: Plaza Independencia, Casapueblo, Pocitos, Mano de Punta del Este, Solis Theatre, Palacio Taranco, Isla de Lobos, Estadio Centenario, Juan Manuel Blanes Museum, Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral, Río Negro, Museo del Hombre y la Tecnología, Punta Brava Lighthouse, Estadio Gran Parque Central, Estévez Palace Subscribe to Social Bubble: https://www.youtube.com/c/SocialBubbleNashik?sub_confirmation=1 To go to the World Travel Guide playlist go to: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3wNXIKi7sz3IilVSbByNJzEsCmsbIgv1 Visit our Website: http://socialbubble.global Follow us on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+SocialBubbleNashik Follow us on F...
Casual, handheld footage from our June vacation to beautiful, natural Uruguay! Shot on Canon T3i. Locations include: Montevideo, Colonia, Punta Del Este, Minas, Canalones, San Ramon, Maldonado, La Paloma, Punta Del Diablo, Pirapolis and Rocha. http://wikitravel.org/en/Uruguay Uruguay is a welcoming country that offers a peaceful, genuinely laid-back culture that is notably distant from the world's current conflicts and troubles. Uruguayans are an inclusive, conversational and happy people. We were delighted that Montevideo, Uruguay's capital city boasts a relaxed atmosphere, is affordable and also has a thriving artistic community. With bountiful natural resources and a high quality of life, it's no wonder this country is also a popular destination for expatriates and digital nomads.
Travelling in Uruguay is awesome. I have been in this country 3 weeks and visited almost all turist destinations here: Colonia de Sacramento, Montevideo, Atlantida, Punta Ballena, Punta del este, La Paloma, Cabo Polonio, Punta del Diablo... and made probably best video about the country. You very wellcome to enjoy it, like it and share with your friends! Also for really nice pics of Uruguay and other countries check my instagram.com/vezunchik2/
This is my travel guide to Montevideo, capital of Uruguay. Home to around 2 million people (Metro Area) This is a complilation of my experiences in that wonderful city. Information on food, culture, places to go etc. Please subscribe to my channel and follow me on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/rodrigomoratto/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rodrigomoratto Twitter: @rodrigomoratto Google+ : https://plus.google.com/u/0/115531841285286890315
www.theredquest.com Part 8 of our South American Trip We fly into the Uruguayan capital and take a walk along the coast road, into the centre of town. We see most of the sights, sample some local beers and of course, dine on tender steak. Read my book about visiting every former Soviet Republic. Visit www.theredquest.com
Uruguay is emerging as one of South America’s favourite destinations, with its capital Montevideo famous for its warm, temperate climate, pleasant sea breezes and miles of boulevards.
I take you on a tour through Punta del Este - the place to be in Uruguay during summer. Here I show you some of the things to do in Punta del Este. Related article: http://www.back-packer.org/backpacking-south-america/ --- my travel equipment --- camera http://www.back-packer.org/gopro_3 insurance http://www.back-packer.org/worldnomads_versicherung packing list http://www.back-packer.org/patagonia-packing-list-trekking/ Online Language Course http://www.back-packer.org/babbel_eng After renting a bike I went cruising around the beaches, the peninsula with the harbour and the green neighbourhoods. Music: Audionautix (http://www.audionautix.com) #HolaGringo is supported by: Hostelbookers: http://www.hostelbookers.com Traveldudes: http://www.traveldudes.org Follow me: http://www.back-pac...