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Uruguay
presidential republic
<p>The Spanish founded the city of Montevideo in modern-day Uruguay in 1726 as a military stronghold, and it soon became an important commercial center due to its natural harbor. Argentina initially claimed Uruguay, but Brazil annexed the country in 1821. Uruguay declared its independence in 1825 and secured its freedom in 1828 after a three-year struggle.
Profile
CapitalMontevideo
Population3.4M
GDP$108.5B
Area176,215 km²
LanguageSpanish (official, Rioplatense is the most widely spoken dialect)
CurrencyUruguayan pesos (UYU) per US dollar -
Leadership
Head of State
Yamandú Orsi
Since 2025
At a Glance
Population
3.4M
GDP (PPP)
$109B
