ORIENTAL REPUBLIC OF URUGUAY
Geography
South America's second-smallest country, Uruguay is bordered by Brazil and Argentina and lies along the Atlantic Ocean.

Nature
Much of Uruguay's wildlife has disappeared as a result of competition for land with humans. Venomous spiders and snakes are common in Uruguay. Pumas and jaguars may occasionally be spotted in remote parts of the country. More common animals include foxes, armadillos, and large rodents called capybaras.

People and culture
As with neighboring Argentina, most Uruguayans have ancestors from Spain and Italy. The majority of the population is Roman Catholic, though a small community of Jews—one of the largest in South America—lives in the capital of Montevideo.                                                            Red meat is widely consumed in Uruguay, more so than in most other countries. The country's most celebrated festival is Carnival, which takes place just before the start of Lent, a Roman Catholic holiday that traditionally involves abstaining from the consumption of meat. The main festivities take place in Montevideo and include costumes, drumming parades, and outdoor theater.                                                                                                                                                      Football is the country's most popular sport; Uruguay is one of the global leaders when it comes to world titles. Basketball, rugby, and boxing also draw large crowds. A popular music and dance in Uruguay is the tango, which originated in Argentina.

Economy
Uruguay's main industry is agriculture, with the majority of the country's agricultural land dedicated to livestock production. Services such as tourism also contribute to the country's relatively high standard of living. Banking and financial services and manufacturing also make up a signficant portion of the economy and are concentrated in the capital of Montevideo.


Source: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/uruguay/#uruguay-carnival-drummers.jpg

Comentarios

  1. Unknown8 de octubre de 2017, 1:00 p.m.

    Me resultó muy interesante ver como "National Geographic" nos presenta ante el mundo. Me parece que es bueno, pero que tiene algunos conceptos erróneos de nuestro país

    ResponderBorrar
  2. Gabriela20 de octubre de 2017, 1:18 p.m.

    What do you think is incorrect? You can write a letter to the webpage and clarify those points. Why not?

    ResponderBorrar

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