Uruguay.



//__*Introduction-__// Uruguay is located in the southeastern part of South America. Its biggest population is located around the capital. Its full population is 3.5 million, but 1.4 million live in or near the capital. The capital is Montevideo. Most of the people here are from European descent. Their official language is Spanish. This country is mostly surrounded by water, the Uruguay River is to the west, the estuary of Rio de la Plata is to the southwest, and the South Atlantic Ocean lies to the Southeast. The only land touching Uruguay is Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Uruguay is the second smallest country in South America. Uruguay gained its independents from 1811-1828, this followed the three way struggle among Spain, Argentina, and Brazil. It is a Constitutional Democracy, that’s when the president is the head of state and the head of government. Most of the economy is made up of agriculture. It is one of the most honest countries in South America, and it’s political and labor conditions are the freest on the continent.

~Flag of Uruguay~ The flag was designed by Joaquín Suárez was the first head of state in Uruguay in 1828. He served as president of Uruguay from 1843 to 1852 during the Civil War. He was also a much respected Uruguayn Political Figure. The flag was first adopted by the law on December 16, 1828 and had 17 stripes until July 11, 1830 when the law reduced into 9 stripes. It has nine horizontal stripes alternating from white to blue. The horizontal stripes represent the nine original departments of Uruguay. There is a white square in the corner with a yellow sun on it. The sun is bearing humans face which is known as the Sun of May. It also has 16 rays alternatingtriangular and wavy rays. The sun is the national symbol of Uruguay. media type="youtube" key="12-sxR2FcBs" height="351" width="595"


 * // COAT OF ARMS- The coat of arms was first adopted by law on MArch 19, 1829. It is oval shaped and is divided into four equal sections, crowned by a rising sun which represents the rising of the Uruguayan nation. The oval is surrounded by a Laurel branch and an Olive branch which represents hounor and peace. The are tied together at the bottom by a blue ribbion, which represents the joining together of the nation. In the upper left corner there is a scale which represents the equality and justice set on blue background. In the lower left there is a galloping horse which symbolizes liberty set on silver background. In the upper right corner there is cerro de Montevided (Montevided Hill) which is a fortress on the sumit which represents strength set on a silver background. In the lower right there is an OX which represents abundance set on blue background. That is what the coat of arms contains and what it represents.//**

= Uruguay’s Constitution =

Uruguay’s Constitution is the supreme law of Uruguay. The first version was written in 1830. The first constitution was adopted by law in 1830 shortly after it was written. Before it was adopted there was a war called the Argentina Brazil War which acted as a regional [|federation]. People attempted to reform the 1830 version in 1966 which led to the adoption of an entirely new document in 1967. The last amendment was made in 2002. If you want to see the constitution of Uruguay go to

__//** Uruguay's History- **//__

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 * The sports of Uruguay have been apart of the Uruguayan culture. They have won edals in the FIFA WORLD CUP, the FRENCH OPEN, and Olympic Medals. Uruguay has been very successful in Sports. The most popular sport is Football. Football in Uruguay is our ( the United States) soccer. They have won many awards for this sport aso. Basketball is another popular sport but not as popular as football. Basketball has risen as a competitive alternative to football and rugby. Basketball has wont may awards also. Rugby is another sport in Uruguay. Rugby has history from the 1940's. This sport is about a popular as basketball. Tennis is mildy popular in Uruguay, but it has ot been a success. The highest ranked player is Pablo Cuevas. Thes are the most popular sports in Uruguay. **


 * //__ Technology of Uruguay! __//**

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=__// Food Of Uruguay! //__= Chivitos, & Chivitos Canadienses are two of the most popular foods in Uruguay. these are the two favorite foods for Uruguayan turist who visit the country. Chitivtos are a cow meat sandwhich with lettuce, tomato, ham, mozzarella cheese, & mayonaisse.Chivitos Canadienses are the same as Chitivtos but with onoions, eggs, olives, pickles, sweet belly peppers, & bacon. Puchero uis a traditon in Uruguayn winters. It can be great to fight the cold weather in the Winter. It is made by cooking in water many different vegetables such as, potatos, sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, squash, corn, & a piece of cow meant. Pascualina, another popular food in Uruguay is basically a pie filled with Chara and eggs.





2010
**1 Jan** New Year's Day. **6 Jan** Epiphany. **15 Feb - 16 Feb** Carnival. **1 Apr** Maundy Thursday. **2 Apr** Good Friday. **19 Apr** Landing of the 33 Patriots. **1 May** Labour Day. **17 May** (moved from 18 May) Battle of Las Piedras. **19 Jun** Birth of General Artigas (Día del Nunca Más). **18 Jul** Constitution Day. **25 Aug** National Independence Day. **11 Oct** Día de la Raza. **2 Nov** All Souls' Day. **25 Dec** Christmas Day.

2011
**1 Jan** New Year's Day. **6 Jan** Epiphany. **18 Apr** Landing of the 33 Patriots. **21 Apr** Maundy Thursday. **22 Apr** Good Friday. **1 May** Labour Day. **16 May** Battle of Las Piedras. **19 Jun** Birth of General Artigas (Día del Nunca Más). **18 Jul** Constitution Day. **25 Aug** National Independence Day. **10 Oct** Día de la Raza. **2 Nov** All Souls' Day. **25 Dec** Christmas Day.

Religion. In Uruguay there is no official religion. The church and the state are seperate from each other. 66% of religious people are Roman Catholics. Many of the citizens baptize their children and they get maried in churches, but they do not attend church regularly. Therte is a small Jewish comunity in Montevideo that is 1% of the population. The religions Macumba, umbanda, an Afro-Brazilian orgin, is the fastest growing religion in Uruguay. english is mostly used in the Buisness world, and not used much after that, French and Italian are also buisness languages. The main language is spanish and Portegese mixed.

=__//Agriculture.//__= Uruguay's agriculture contributes 11% to the country's GDP. Uruguay is the main foreign exchange owner. Uruguay's agricultural exporters are Brazil, Canada, & New Zealand. They are a member of the Cairns group. The Cairns group is an enterest group of 19 agricultural exporting countries. Those countries are [|Argentina], Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chilie, Columbia, Costa Roco, Guatemala, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, the [|Philippines], South Africa, Thailand, & Uruguay. Uruguay's agriculture has relatively low inputs of labor.