Uruguay
South America
Uruguay is a country in South America with a population of 3,574,964. Its capital is Montevideo and the currency is the UYU. GDP per capita is around $17,000, the main language is Spanish.
CapitalMontevideo
Population3,574,964
Area176,215 km²
Density20 /km²
ContinentSouth America
CurrencyUYU
Calling code+598
GDP / capita$17,000 High income
Govt debt66.8% of GDP
Driving sideRight
Population & life expectancy
Population3,388,083
From 55,000 in 1800 to 3,388,083 in 2023
Life expectancy78.1 yrs
From 65.6 yrs in 1950 to 78.1 yrs in 2023
Bordering countries
Phrases & audio
- Hello Hola
- Good morning Buenos días
- Good day Buenas tardes
- Good evening Buenas noches
- Good night Buenas noches
- Thank you Gracias
- Please Por favor
- Excuse me Perdóname
- Sorry Lo siento
- 1 Uno
- 2 Dos
- 3 Tres
- 4 Cuatro
- 5 Cinco
- 6 Seis
- 7 Siete
- 8 Ocho
- 9 Nueve
- 10 Diez
Frequently asked questions
What country is UY?
UY is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Uruguay, a country in South America with its capital at Montevideo.
What language do they speak in Uruguay?
The main language spoken in Uruguay is Spanish (Español). Spanish for "hello" is "Hola".
What is the capital of Uruguay?
The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo.
What is the country calling code for Uruguay?
The international dialling code for Uruguay is +598. Its two-letter country code is UY.
What currency is used in Uruguay?
Uruguay uses the UYU, currency code UYU.
What is the population of Uruguay?
Uruguay has a population of about 3,574,964 people across 176,215 km².