Uruguay ..

Uruguay ..

Uruguay is a country located in the southeastern part of South America. Home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.4 million live in the capital Montevideo and urban region. The percentage of the population of European descent about 88% of the population. Uruguay's only land boundaries is with Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil, located to the north. It is bordered to the west of the Uruguay River and the south-west Creek Rio de la Plata, Argentina, where is located on the other side of these bodies of water, while in the south-east overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Uruguay has an area of ​​approximately 176,000 km 2, the second smallest country in South America, after Suriname. Colonia del Sacramento was founded and is one of the oldest European settlements in Uruguay by the Portuguese in 1680, while Montevideo was founded by the Spaniards in the eighteenth century as a bastion military. Uruguay won its independence in 1811-1828 after a conflict between the tri-Spain, Argentina and Brazil. State constitutional democracy where the president leads the functions of head of state and head of government. Uruguay is one of the most South American countries in terms of economic growth, where GDP per capita is high and the quality of life ranked 48 in the world. The country's economy is based largely on agriculture (forming 10% of GDP and the largest export sectors) and the government sector. According to Transparency International, Uruguay is classified as the least corrupt country in Latin America (with Chile), where the political circumstances and working conditions are among the freest on the continent ... 

Uruguay influenced by European culture strongly, especially in southern Europe. The tradition of the gaucho is an important element in the art and folklore in both Uruguay and Argentina. Asado is a popular dish in Uruguay, a kind of beef grilled. Beef is fundamental to Uruguayan cuisine and the country is one of the largest consumers in the world of red meat per capita. Foods popular dishes include beef and steak sandwiches, pasta, and grilled sausages. Locally usually is served soft drinks, beer, wine, and as it is in Cleriko a mixture of fruit juice and wine. Uruguay and Argentina share the same national drink called his colleague made ​​from wine and honey, and drink in the morning cold of autumn and winter to heat the body ...