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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
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