Uruguay

Uruguay is in South America The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo

Tourist AttractionsAguas Dulces is a major fishing villageMontevideo is known for it’s white sandy

beachesPlaza Independencia is an important plaza

66% Roman Catholic 2% Protestant and other forms of

Christianity 1% Jewish 31% other

The president of Uruguay is Jose Mujica

The form of government is a constitutional

republic

Major Historical EventsMajor Historical Events

On August 25 1825 Uruguay gained it’s independence from Spain

Famous People

Atahualpa Cioppo was a famous playwright and theatre director

Rice is an important export Beef is also a major export

TRADITIONAL SONG / DANCE

The Tango and Murga are popular dances A traditional folk song is Milonga

Natalicio de artiqas is celebrating the national hero Jose Gervasio Artigos

Climate

•In the summer tempetures can tend to be 75 degrees Fahrenheit

•The winter is usually around 55 degrees Fahrenheit

Currency

Money in Uruguay is called Uruguayan Pesos

1 Dollar = 20 Uruguayan pesos