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Language, money, timing and the details travelers sort out before they land.
De facto national language; no law makes it official.
ISO 4217 code UYU, numeric 858.
One time zone nationwide; no daylight saving time.
Southern summer; autumn is mild, winters damp and chilly.
Total surface area, World Bank, 2023
Also worth knowing
Vehicles keep to the right.
International dialling code (ITU E.164).
3 cultural; shared sites count for each state.
Population
3.38 million2025 estimate, World Bank
Independent since
25 August 1825Declared by the Thirty-Three Orientals; state formed in 1828.
Climate
Humid subtropical (Cfa)Mild all year; warm summers, damp winters, rain spread evenly.
Capital
MontevideoSeat of national government.
Did you know?
Hosted the first World CupHeld in Montevideo in 1930, and the home team won it.
The highest ground here is a gentle swell of green hills, so the big views are wide skies and open grassland, with no peaks to climb. Winding roads roll past farms and small towns toward a long coast of river and ocean, where people gather outdoors in the evening to talk and watch the light settle.
The weather is mild and humid, with warm summers made for the coast, chilly damp winters and rain all year, so a jacket and a flexible plan both help. A Local Friend keeps the day loose, swapping a beach afternoon for a cosy cafe or a country drive when the sky changes its mind.
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