Uruguay |
Wildlife
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Some of the animals that were native to Uruguay that include pumas, jaguars, and wildcats, since have been hunted into extinction. Some other wildlife consist of fur-bearing seals, the multia (a small armadillo), and the nutria (an aquatic rodent with beaverlike fur).
A large flightless running bird named the rhea is also native to the area. The national bird of Uruguay is the southern lapping or tero. Some native mammals include skunks, deer, and a few antlered pampas. In rivers you can find fish such as dorado, tiny topminnows, and an abundance of catfish. In oceans you can find sharks, skate, and black corvina. |
Foliage
The most popular tree in Uruguay is the ombu. Its wood is soft, which makes it unfit for building anything with or using it for fuel. The eucalyptus is also found in there. Some of Uruguay's national resources include iron ore, gold, and copper.
What forms Uruguay's border?
Uruguay is bordering the South Atlantic, between Argentina and Brazil.
Climate
Warm temperate; freezing temperatures almost unknown.
Latitude and Longitude
33 0 S, 56 00 W
Language
The official language of Uruguay is Spanish. In some areas, Portunol is spoken.
Religion
The majority of the population are Roman Catholic, but a small portion of the Catholics are said to be nonreligious. An even smaller portion of the population attend Mormon and Protestant churches.
National Flag
Uruguay's national flag has nine stripes total to represent the nine original departments of republic. The stripes are both blue and white and arranged horizontally. There is a white canton that expresses a golden ''Sun of May''.
Average income of Uruguayan residents
GDP (current US$) $53.55 billion (2012 est.)
Typical home/dwelling
In Uruguay, a majority of the homes are constructed of brick or concrete where the materials are available. The styles of housing can be anywhere from very simple to luxurious.
Schools and students
The educational system in Uruguay is more advanced than most other South American nations with 97 percent of the people being able to read and write. Schooling is free and mandatory for children that are between the ages six and fourteen. Over 90 percent of children in Uruguay reach the sixth grade which is a substantial achievement.
Imports and exports
Imports (top 5): refined fuels, wind turbines, fertilizers, cell phones, and agricultural machinery.
Exports (top 5): beef, beef products, honey, leather, and refined oil.
Exports (top 5): beef, beef products, honey, leather, and refined oil.
Sports
The most popular sport in Uruguay is futbol (soccer). Uruguay won the FIFA World Cup in 1930 then proceeded to win it again in 1950, beating Brazil. Other mildly popular sports there include basketball, rugby union, tennis, and motorsport.
Life Expectancy
Males average 73 years in life expectancy while females average 79 years.
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National Anthem
Uruguay's national anthem, Himno Nacional, is the longest national anthem in terms of duration with 105 bars of music (equivalent to about six minutes). Click on the picture below to hear Himno Nacional.