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Uruguay

Uruguay lies between Brazil and Argentina. Montevideo is the capital on the northern shore of the Río de la Plata.

Fast Facts

  • Rolling grasslands support cattle, sheep and mixed agriculture.
  • The Uruguay River forms much of the boundary with Argentina.
  • Its historical emergence as a buffer between its larger neighbours is distinct from its present sovereign status.
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