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Uruguay's Week, Explained in 5 Minutes

Every week we gather Uruguay's most important stories across politics, the economy, agribusiness, football and travel, and put them in context. There is no race for breaking news here. You get a clear timeline, the background you need and facts cross-checked across several outlets.

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Uruguay GuideEssential facts, not news

Country basics

Capital
Montevideo
Population
About 3.4 million (2023 census)
Area
About 176,000 km²
Language · Script
Spanish · Latin alphabet
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Currency
Uruguayan peso (UYU, $)
Time zone
UTC−3 (UYT) · No daylight saving

Emergency & help lines

Emergencies (police · fire · ambulance)
911
Fire brigade
104
Public ambulance (ASSE)
105
Poison center (CIAT)
1722

Traveler essentials

Country code
+598
Voltage · Plug
220V 50Hz · Type C/F/I
Driving side
Right-hand traffic
Major cities
Montevideo · Salto · Paysandú · Las Piedras · Rivera · Maldonado · Punta del Este · Colonia del Sacramento

Public holidays

Jan 1
New Year's Day (paid holiday)
Jan 6
Children's Day (Epiphany)
Mon–Tue before Ash Wednesday
Carnival (2 days)
Week before Easter
Tourism Week (Holy Week)
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Apr 19
Landing of the Thirty-Three Orientals (may move to a Monday)
May 1
Workers' Day (paid holiday)
May 18
Battle of Las Piedras (may move to a Monday)
Jun 19
Birth of José Artigas
Jul 18
Constitution Day (paid holiday)
Aug 25
Independence Day (paid holiday)
Oct 12
Cultural Diversity Day (may move to a Monday)
Nov 2
All Souls' Day
Dec 25
Family Day (Christmas, paid holiday)

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