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The name of Uruguay's capital city?
Montevideo
The Median Age Of Uruguay
36 years old
How did the Indigenous people of Uruguay life / survive by?
Through hunting & fishing
WHat two colonial powers were always contesting for Uruguay
The Spanish & the Portuguese
During the colonial period what economy did Uruguay rely on
Cattle ranching
Today Uruguay is known as being one of the most ____ nations in Latin America
Progressive
What is the name of the festival that lasts for more than 40 days
Carnaval
What year did they build the stadium for the World Cup
1930 FIFA World Cup
How many regions does Uruguay have?
4
What is Uruguay's most popular sport?
Football
The traditional meal that barbecues every type of meat
Asado
The name of the sculpture in Punta del Este
La Mano ( The Hand )
What is Uruguay the largest consumer in South America of?
Beef
In what year was Uruguay's flag design changed?
1830
Barrio Historico is a what heritage site
UNESCO World Heritage Site
When is Uruguay's Independence Day
August 25th
What language influences Uruguayan spanish due to a large amount of immigrants?
Italian
What religion is the most popular in Uruguay?
Roman Catholicism
What are Uruguayan cowboys called?
Gauchos
In what year did Uruguay win the very first World Cup in football?
1930
What Is the name for Santa Claus in Uruguay
Papa Noel
Which region is the most populated in the country?
Greater Montevideo
Which region is the most agricultural?
The Littorals
Who are the Murgas
They are a group of performers during the Carnaval
What led to a dictatorship in Uruguay
The great depression