According to 2022 data, Uruguay has a population of approximately 3.6 million people. ¹⁾

The President of Uruguay simultaneously serves as both head of state and head of government. ²⁾

Meat dishes reign supreme on the tables of Uruguayans. The country is famous for its high-quality beef. ³⁾

Nearly 88% of the Uruguayan population has European ancestry. ⁴⁾

On December 10, 2013, Uruguay became the first country in the world where it is legal to grow, sell, and consume marijuana. ⁵⁾

On August 1, 2013, Uruguayan authorities allowed gay marriage. ⁶⁾

As the country's capital, Montevideo is considered to have the highest quality of life in all of Latin America. ⁷⁾

In 1865, Uruguay was at war with Brazil. During one of the naval clashes, an Uruguayan sailing ship ran out of cannonballs. It was decided to use old yellow cheese instead. ⁸⁾

The highest peak is Cerro Catedral 1686 ft. ⁹⁾

The largest river is the Uruguay River. ¹⁰⁾

Uruguay is the least corrupt country in Latin America. ¹¹⁾

Uruguay was discovered by the Spanish Adelantados in the late 16th century and was part of the United Provinces of the De la Plata River until 1811. ¹²⁾

José Mujica, president of Uruguay from 2010 to 2015, donated 90% of his income to charity and earned the nickname of the world's poorest president. ¹³⁾

Every house in Uruguay has a unique name. ¹⁴⁾

In Uruguay, there is no salt in the restaurants. ¹⁵⁾

Candombe is Uruguay's national dance. ¹⁶⁾