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Uruguay — silhouette, capital and facts
Uruguay is in South America and its capital is Montevideo. With about 3.5 million people and 176,215 km², it ranks 89th in area and 131st in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Uruguay, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Montevideo
- Continent
- South America
- Population
- about 3.5 million
- Area
- 176,215 km²
- Language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Uruguayan peso
- Flag colors
- white, blue, yellow
Borders
Uruguay shares a land border with 2 countries: Brazil, Argentina.
Fun facts about Uruguay
- Uruguay hosted and won the first football World Cup, in 1930.
- Uruguay was the first country to fully regulate its cannabis market, in 2013.
- Montevideo has the rambla, a seaside promenade of about 22 km, and drinking mate is a national habit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Uruguay?
The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo.
Which continent is Uruguay in?
Uruguay is in South America.
Which countries border Uruguay?
Uruguay shares a land border with 2 countries: Brazil, Argentina.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Uruguay?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Uruguay is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Uruguay?
Uruguay hosted and won the first football World Cup, in 1930. Uruguay was the first country to fully regulate its cannabis market, in 2013. Montevideo has the rambla, a seaside promenade of about 22 km, and drinking mate is a national habit.
More countries in South America
Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Uruguay. It is only an approximation.
- Bolivia — Sucre, South America
- Ivory Coast — Yamoussoukro, Africa
- Angola — Luanda, Africa
See all countries in South America with flags, capitals and fun facts.