🇺🇾 Uruguay: The Switzerland of South America, Stability, and High Quality of Life
Uruguay , officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay ( República Oriental del Uruguay ), is a small, highly developed nation located in the southeastern part of South America. Nestled between its massive neighbours, it is often called the "Switzerland of South America" due to its long-standing political stability, high per capita income, and low levels of corruption. Uruguay boasts the highest quality of life and one of the lowest poverty rates in Latin America. Feature Information Official Name Oriental Republic of Uruguay Capital & Largest City Montevideo Area Approx. 176,215 sq. km (2nd smallest in South America) Population Approx. 3.47 Million Official Language Spanish UN Membership Date November 7, 1945 (Founding Member) 2. Geography and Neighbors Uruguay is characterized by its low, rolling hills and vast expanses of fertile grassland. Borders and Neighbors: Uruguay shares a border with Brazil to the north and east, and with Argentina to the west (separated b...