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A Travel guide to Uruguay

Uruguay the land of Tango(disputed with Argentina), Jetset beach resorts, best golf in South America and the 2nd safest city in the world.

General Information about Uruguay

Area: 187,000 sq km
Population: 3.5 million
Capital City: Montevideo (pop 1,400,000)
People: 88% European descent, 8% Mestizo, 4% Black
Language: Spanish; Castilian, Portuguese
Religion: 66% Roman Catholic, 2% Protestant, 2% Jewish
Government: constitutional republic
Head of State: President Jorge Batlle Ibañez
GDP: US$28.4 billion
GDP per capita: US$8,600
Annual Growth: 3%
Inflation: 8%
Major Industries: Wool, hides, beef, fishing, textiles, footwear, tires, cement, tourism.
Major Trading Partners: Brazil, Argentina, USA, Germany, Italy
Visas: Most foreigners require a visa, except nationals from neighboring countries, Western Europe, Israel, Japan, South Africa and the USA. All visitors need a tourist card, which is valid for 90 days and extendable for a similar period.
Health risks: hepatitis
Time Zone: GMT/UTC -3
Dialling Code: 598
Electricity: 220V ,50Hz
Weights & measures: Metric

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Rural based tourism in Uruguay

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