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Stumble It!Country: Uruguay Where is it?: Uruguay is in s southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Argentina and Brazil. Why do people go here?: According to the CIA fact book, Uruguay is South America's second smallest country and draws more visitors per capita than any other South American state. Its 500 km coastline is one long, white sandy beach, occasionally interrupted by dunes, pine, acacia and eucalyptus trees. What are the main entry points?: There are regular flights into Montevideo, otherwise, there should be no problem overlanding from Brazil or Argentina. Currency used: Peso Country Code for Phones: 598 Area codes for Major Cities: Montevideo 2 Religion: Roman Catholic 66% (less than half of the adult population attends church regularly), Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, nonprofessing or other 31% Population: 3,399,237 Ethnic Breakdown: White 88%, mestizo 8%, black 4%, Amerindian, practically nonexistent Government: Constitutional Republic Languages: Spanish, Portunol, or Brazilero (Portuguese-Spanish mix on the Brazilian frontier) Major Cities: Montevideo Attractions: Uruguayan Riviera Accomodation: Uruguay Hostels Tourism Office locations and links: Uruguay Tourist Office Off-the-Beaten-Path: Tacuaremba, Aguas Dulces Health Issues: No major health concerns. When to go: Generally speaking, Uruguay can be visited most of the year. Common Phrases: Chao = Goodbye. Cuanto cuesta? = How much?. Donde esta�? = Where is�?. Como se llama? = What is your name?. Me llamo� = My name is�
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