culture
what is Uruguay's official language
Spanish
how long does the Uruguayan carnival last
40 days
what do the nine stripes represent
the 9 sections that historically existed in Uruguay
when is Uruguay's independence day
August 25, 1825
what continent is Uruguay in
South America
what is Uruguay's currency
Uruguayan peso
how often does the Uruguayan Carnival occur
annually
what is the sun called and what does it represent
the Sun of May & symbolizes the independence from Spain of the Viceroyalty of the River of the Silver
how do they celebrate independence day in Uruguay
a traditional parade in Artigas
what is the capital of Uruguay
Montevideo
what is a common drink to have in Uruguay
mate tea
what does The Day of the Gaucho celebrate
the cowboy heritage
what does the white represent
light, glory, innocence, joy, forgiveness & love
what does Uruguay's independence day refer to
the act performed on August 25, 1825 by the Congress of Florida
how much of Uruguay's population lives in Montevideo
80 percent
what is commonly used on desserts Uruguay
Dulce de leche
when is The Day of the Gaucho celebrated
October 12
what does the blue represent
the color of space & the immaculate sky, evoking meditation, & high philosophical thinking on the service to God & country
what is the painting called that depicts the arrival of the freedom fighters from the eastern province to begin the independence fight
El Juramento de los 33 Orientales by Juan Manuel Blanes
where is Uruguay's independence day parade
Artigas
what port area was the tango originated
Río de la Plata
mid-January
what does the gold represent
nobility, magnanimity, wealth, power, perseverance, wisdom, strength, faith & purity
when did the independence fight from Brazil/Portugal begin
April of 1825
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