Uruguay

Uruguay
Uruguay - The Switzerland of South America

Uruguay is a small country in South America with approximately 3.5 million inhabitants. It borders Argentina and Brazil and has a long Atlantic coastline of over 600 kilometers in length.

Facts about Uruguay:
Capital: Montevideo | Area: 176,215 km² | Currency: Peso Uruguayo | Language: Spanish | Population: approx. 3.5 million

The country is known for its political stability, low corruption and high quality of life. Uruguay is often referred to as the "Switzerland of South America" and is considered one of the most progressive countries on the continent.

With its long democratic tradition, free education system and well-developed social system, Uruguay offers a high standard of living. The country is also a leader in renewable energy and has one of the lowest crime rates in Latin America.

Uruguay has access to the Guaraní Aquifer, one of the world's largest underground drinking water reservoirs. This enormous freshwater reserve, which extends beneath Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, ensures the water supply for generations.