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Uruguay
Images and picture galleries on Uruguay. Uruguay, also known as the República Oriental del Uruguay, is the second smallest country in South America, located in the southeastern part. Uruguay has a population of 3.46 million people, 1.1 million live in the capital Montevideo. The official language is Spanish. It is a beautiful, peaceful place, which is inexpensive to travel to and very accessible.
Colonia
Colonia is a departamento found within the south of Uruguay. Its capital, Colonia del Sacramento, is the country's second oldest city which has preserved its Spanish influence within its architecture and geography. Many tourists visit Colonia, from neighbouring Beunos Aires, Argentina, through crossing the Rio de la Plata on a Ferry. Colonia has a population of around 120,000 people. Besides tourism, Colonia is Uruguay's main producer of dairy.
Architecture
Find pictures on architecture in Uruguay, with cobblestone streets, colorful homes with European flavor and Spanish influences.
Food
Uruguayans eat a lot of meat. Main dishes include the asado, the parrillada (beef platter), chivito (steak sandwich), milanesa, tortellini and other common pasta. The dish I purchased, consisted of steaks, topped with ham and melted cheese, with two fried eyes, accompanied with rice, peas and salad with tomatoes. Great food and very, very affordable. A double steak meal can go for as little as $12 American dollars. Uruguay is a must if you enjoy your food!
Uruguay River
The Uruguay River is a river found in South America, that flows from Brazil, through between Uruguay and Argentina and into the Atlantic Ocean. The river is 1,500 km in length. The river is brown and murky due to sediments.
Travel
A picture gallery on travel to Uruguay.
