Uruguay
Uruguay is a country in South America with a population of 3,388,083. Its capital is Montevideo and the currency is the UYU. GDP per capita is around $17,000, the main language is Spanish.
Key facts
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Where is Uruguay?
In South America. Drag, zoom or click a neighbour.
Population & life expectancy
From 55,000 in 1800 to 3,388,083 in 2023
From 65.6 yrs in 1950 to 78.1 yrs in 2023
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
Bordering countries
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 3,388,083 people across 176,215 km².