Location

Uruguay is located in southeast South America, bordered by Brazil on the north, the Atlantic Ocean on the east and south, and Argentina on the west.

Geographic Features

The majority of Uruguay is grasslands with five rivers flowing westward across the country.

Climate

Uruguay experiences a temperate climate.

The flag of Uruguay, pictured above, features
alternating white and blue colored bands and
a representation of the sun with the Sun of May
face. The nine bands of color represent the nine
original Uruguay departments. The Sun of May
symbolizes the traditional story of the sun
shining on May 25, 1818 when the country
declared independence.₁

Official Name

Eastern Republic of Uruguay

Capital

Montevideo

Official Language

Spanish

Population

July 2011 Estimate: 3,308,535