The country once a colony to the European nations like Portuguese and Spanish is now an independent democratic nation has grown into a commercial hub with one of the largest commercial and trading ports, Montevideo in its coastline; which also happens to be the capital of the nation. The people of Uruguay are known for their artistic excellence, old architectural buildings, rich history and its magnificent theatres, ballet and symphonic concerts.

Some interesting facts of Uruguay are as follows:

• The Original name of Uruguay is Republica Oriental del Uruguay, which means Oriental Republic of Uruguay. The name has been derived from Gaurani language which means river of painted birds. True to its name the place is known for its geographical beauty and artistic nature of people.
• The official language of Uruguay is Spanish and it reminds of the European decedents. It is a multiparty presidential representative republic where the President is both the head of the government and state.
• According to some popular folklore the name Uruguay was chosen to this country because it located to the west of the Uruguay River and hence the name Republica Oriental del Uruguay.
• This largest city has population more than 1, 00,000 and according to Mercer Human Resource Consulting this is the most prosperous city in the entire Latin America.
• No other Latin American country has high descendants of Europe like Uruguay. Such large number is due to immigrants from Spain, Italy and Portugal during 18th and 19th Century.
• The coastline of nearly 500 kilometers has some of the finest beaches and picturesque locations across the world.
• It is the second smallest nation in South America.

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