Uruguay

Where is Uruguay?

Uruguay is in South America, South America, bordering Argentina, Brazil. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Montevideo

Continent

South America

Subregion

South America

Population

3,449,299

Land area

181,034 km²

ISO codes

UY / URY

Languages

Spanish

Coastline

Has a coastline

Currency

Uruguayan peso (UYU)

Calling code

+598

Internet domain

.uy

How Uruguay compares

Uruguay ranks 130th of 194 countries on this site by population and 89th by land area — roughly 0.05% of their combined population. In South America it ranks 10th of 12 by population and 11th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 2 other countries.

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Flag of Uruguay: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Uruguay flag breaks down as 59.1% white, 35.6% blue, 3.5% yellow and 1.8% black.

• 59.1% white
• 35.6% blue
• 3.5% yellow
• 1.8% black

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Candombe drumming parades through Montevideo each summer, rooted in Afro-Uruguayan neighborhoods.
2. Mate gourds and thermoses are carried everywhere — sharing the bitter herb tea is a daily ritual.
3. Punta del Este's beaches draw summer crowds from across the Southern Cone.
4. Carrasco's art deco and Montevideo's rambla make the capital feel like a relaxed coastal capital.
5. Fray Bentos's old meatpacking plant — now UNESCO-listed — once fed corned beef to the world.

Bordering countries

• Argentina
• Brazil

Uruguay: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Uruguay?

The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo.

What continent is Uruguay in?

Uruguay is in South America, specifically the South America subregion.

What is the population of Uruguay?

Uruguay has a population of roughly 3,449,299 people, across a land area of 181,034 km².

What language is spoken in Uruguay?

The main language of Uruguay is Spanish.

Which countries border Uruguay?

Uruguay shares a land border with 2 countries: Argentina and Brazil.