Geo/Politics
Uruguay is on which continent?
South America
What is the population of Uruguay?
3.4 million people
What is Luis Suarez famous for?
Major League Soccer player for Inter Miami
What is the name for a baked turnover stuffed with meat, cheese, or veggies?
empanada
Draw the Uruguay flag.
5 white stripes
4 blue stripes
Sun of May in upper left corner
What is the capital of Uruguay?
Montevideo
What kind of currency is used in Uruguay?
(bonus points if you know the value/exchange rate in US dollars)
Peso
$1 US = 40.5(ish) pesos
"Poorest President" who gave away 90% of his salary to charity, used to be a guerilla fighter who famously escaped from prison (twice)
Jose "Pepe" Mujica
What is asado?
A social event and way of cooking BBQ, with beef, pork, chicken, chorizo, and morcilla (blood sausage). Cooked on a grill called a parrilla.
Which ocean does Uruguay border?
Atlantic Ocean
Uruguay is about the same size as which US state?
Florida or Washington state
Name one World Heritage Site located in Uruguay
Frey Bentos Industrial Landscape
Church of Atlantida
Colonia del Sacramento
Current President of Uruguay
Yamandú Orsi
This sandwich of sliced beefsteak (churrasco), mozzarella, ham, tomatoes, mayonnaise and black or green olives is the national dish of Uruguay
chivito
Which World Heritage site has a large stone gate and a drawbridge?
Colonia del Sacramento
Uruguay has what type of government?
Democratic Constitutional Republic
Los Dedos and La Mano are names for what?
Famous sculpture in Punta del Este called The Fingers or The Hand
Name a famous futbol (soccer) player from Uruguay
OTHER THAN Luis Suárez
Diego Godin
Edinson Cavani
Diego Forlán
thinly sliced beef or chicken cutlets that are breaded and fried until golden brown and crispy
"napolitana" adds a layer of tomato sauce, ham, and melted cheese on top
milanesa
How long does Carnival last in Uruguay?
40+ days
Name one country that borders Uruguay
Belize, Argentina (across the Uruguay River), and the Atlantic Ocean...
which is obviously not a country. Trick question.
Uruguay has the longest national anthem, which lasts how many minutes?
6 minutes, unless you rush through in 4.
This model-turned-actress is also a producer, writer, cancer survivor, and became a grandmother at age 38.
Barbara Mori
Name the thick caramel sauce made from milk and sugar in Uruguay
dulce de leche
What does the name Uruguay mean in the Guarani language?
"river of painted birds"