Uruguay Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Oriental Republic of Uruguay |
| Common Name | Uruguay – /ˈjəɹ.ə.gweɪ/ |
| Nationality | Uruguayan(s) – noun, Uruguayan – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1825 (from Brazil) |
| Administrative Divisions | 19 departments |
| Total Population | 3.4 million (#132) with 95.8% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Montevideo (capital city) |
| Major Languages | Spanish (official) |
| Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
| Internet Access | 90% of total population |
| Currency | Uruguayan Pesos (UYU) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $78.1 billion – 2021 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $22,800 (#83) – 2021 estimate |
| Total Area | 176,215 sq km / 68,037 sq mi (#91) with 0.7% water area |
| Geographic Region | Americas – South America |
| Bordering Countries | Argentina, Brazil |
| Bordering Water Bodies | South Atlantic Ocean |
National Anthem: “National Anthem of Uruguay”