Uruguay


Capital:  Montevideo
Official languages: Spanish (official), Portunol, Brazilero (Portuguese-Spanish mix on the Brazilian frontier)
Government: constitutional republic
Area: 176,215 km2
Land: 175,015 km2
Water: 1,200 km2
Population (2011 est.):3,308,535
Natural Resources: arable land, hydropower, minor minerals, fish
Industries: food processing, electrical machinery, transportation equipment, petroleum products, textiles, chemicals, beverages
Agriculture: beef, soybeans, cellulose, rice, wheat, lumber, dairy products; fish

COUNTRY PROFILE
Uruguay borders the South Atlantic Ocean, between Argentina and Brazil and it's capital is called Montevideo.

The country declared its independence from Brazil on 25 August 1825 and today its political and labor conditions are among the freest on the continent. Slightly smaller than the state of Washington, it's landscape is composed mainly of rolling plains and low hills; fertile coastal lowland.
92% of the population is urbanized and 98% literate. Uruguay's economy is characterized by an export-oriented agricultural sector. Main exports include: beef, soybeans, cellulose, rice, wheat, wood, dairy products. The country has a well-educated work force, and high levels of social spending. CIA World Factbook


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ACTIVE PROJECTS

The La Casita graduates’ camping trip
Reaching U | Uruguay
Lodging, transportation, and meals
 for one child
NEEDED: 120 CHF - RAISED: 2 CHF
La Casita high school is located in an impoverished area of the San Jose state.  The school provides higher-schooling for over 122 students, the majority whose parents lack steady jobs and of which only 8% have finished high-school.  To congratulate their graduation and keep their motivation to learn, the students are treated to a camping trip. Reaching U performs work for...

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