Uruguay: flag, capital and facts
Uruguay is a country in South America (South America). Its capital is Montevideo. Population — 3,386,588. Area — 181,034 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Uruguay
White and blue stripes with a golden sun in the corner.
The capital of Uruguay — Montevideo
Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay. Montevideo means 'I see a mountain!' — a sailor's shout from the ship.
Facts about Uruguay
- Official name
- Oriental Republic of Uruguay
- Capital
- Montevideo
- Continent
- South America
- Region
- South America
- Population
- 3,386,588
- Area
- 181,034 km²
- Currency
- UYU ($)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- -33°, -56°
How to remember the name
The nameUruguay — say it like 'you-ru-GWY', a river of colourful birds.
Did you know?
Uruguay won the very first football World Cup.
Flags that look alike
These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Uruguay — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.
Other countries of South America
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