Uruguay
Between Brazil and Argentina, on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and the Río de la Plata, lies one of South America's most compact countries: Uruguay. Here, modern cities coexist with spacious plains, ocean beaches, vineyards, and small coastal settlements.
Montevideo – urban life by the water
Colonia del Sacramento - the country's history
Punta del Este – the Atlantic and a resort atmosphere
Position of Uruguay on the map of South America: the country is highlighted in the southeast of the continent.
The Quiet Pearl of South America
A country of calm rhythm and open horizons
Uruguay is a country where a compact territory is paired with a high quality of life, a stable democracy, and a forward-looking approach. Traditions are valued here, but innovation and progress are welcomed. It is an ideal place to discover the “quiet pearl” of South America.
Between Brazil and Argentina, on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and the Río de la Plata, lies one of South America's most compact countries: Uruguay. Here, modern cities coexist with spacious plains, ocean beaches, vineyards, and small coastal settlements.
The official name of the country is the Eastern Republic of Uruguay. Its capital is Montevideo. It has an area of 176,215 km² and a population of about 3.4 million. The official language is Spanish, and the national currency is the Uruguayan peso. The country is divided into 19 departments and is a democratic republic with a presidential system of government.
Explore the country with us.Country at a glance
- Size
- 176,215 km²
- a compact country where it is easy to combine the capital, the ocean, and inland areas
- Capital
- Montevideo
- city on the Rio de la Plata, where business and cultural life are concentrated
- Pace
- 3.4 million inhabitants
- low population density, a calm pace, and strong urban infrastructure
Uruguay on the map
In southeastern South America
Uruguay is located between Argentina and Brazil, on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and the Río de la Plata. Its compact size makes it easy to combine the capital, historic cities, rural landscapes, and the ocean coast in a single trip.
19
departments within a single republic
From Montevideo to the northern border with Brazil
The essentials at a glance
Uruguay in a few facts
Key information for an initial introduction to the country, its structure, and its scale.
- Capital
- Montevideo
- Population
- About 3.4 million people
- Region
- South America
- Official language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Uruguayan peso
- Area
- 176,215 km²
- Administrative divisions
- 19 departments
- Form of government
- Democratic presidential republic
Geography
Location and terrain
The country is defined by water and gentle terrain, from the coastline to the low hills inland.
- Coast
- 670 km
- Río de la Plata + Atlantic
- Average elevation
- 116.7 m
- Above sea level
- Highest point
- 513.66 m
- Cerro-Catedral
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