Uruguay

Introduction

Uruguay is located in South America, with its capital being MONTEVIDEO and the official language being Spanish.

uruguayan peso is the legal tender of Uruguay. The top-level domain of Uruguay is .uy, and to make an overseas call to Uruguay, you need to add +598 / 00598 before the number.

The IANA time zone of Uruguay is America/Montevideo. The local time is 11 hours ahead compared to Beijing time. On 2025-12-29, the sunrise time in Uruguay's capital MONTEVIDEO is 05:33, and the sunset time is 19:59.

Uruguay: South America's Swiss Tranquility

Uruguay is located in the southeast of South America, adjacent to Brazil and Argentina, and bordering the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the smallest countries in South America, with a population of about 3.4 million people, and its capital city, Montevideo, is the country's political, economic and cultural center. The country is known for its "Swiss-style stability", with a high GDP per capita, a comprehensive welfare system and a clean government, known as the "Switzerland of South America". The country's economy is based on agriculture and animal husbandry, and its exports of beef, dairy products and wool are among the highest in the world, while the tourism and software outsourcing industries have also developed rapidly in recent years. Uruguayans love soccer and have won the World Cup twice, making the soccer culture deeply rooted in people's hearts. Most of the country is temperate grassland, with a mild climate, a long coastline and high-quality beaches, making it a popular tourist destination in South America. In addition, its tolerant social atmosphere, emphasis on environmental protection and high literacy rate make it one of the countries with the highest quality of life in Latin America.