1. By: Bryan Alvarez & Marvin Burneo
Uruguay
By: Bryan Alvarez & Marvin Burneo

2. Facts: Capital: Montevideo Language: Spanish Population: 3,341,893
Area: 68,037 sq. mi.
Currency: Uruguayan peso
Climate: Humid subtropical

3. Interesting Facts:
The country's official name is República Oriental del Uruguay
The name Uruguay comes from the Uruguay River which means ‘river of the painted birds’ in the Guarani language
Uruguay is the least corrupt country in Latin America

4. Attractions in Uruguay:
Punta Del Este
Victoria Plaza in Montevideo
Casa Pueblo

5. Main food:
Empanadas
Chivito Sandwich
Asado

6. Sports: The most popular sport in Uruguay is soccer or Futbol
They have won an Olympic gold medal in 1924, and another one in 1928

7. Holidays: Uruguay celebrates: New Year’s Day Constitution Day
Children’s Day Independence Day
Carnival Day of the race (Columbus Day)
Tourism Week Deceased ones day
Landing of the 33 Patriots Day Day of the Family (Christmas)
International Workers Day
Battle of las Piedras
Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day

8. Famous People:
Probably the most well-known celebrity from Uruguay is Luis Suarez the soccer player who is also in Barcelona. In the 2011 Copa America Suarez scored four goals in the tournament and was named player of the Tournament. He was also under a lot of drama by the public because of his three biting incidents.