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It is located in South America. It is located in the southeastern coast of South America.

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The main language spoken in Uruguay is Spanish (99%). They also speak Portuguese, Italian, and English.

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It is common for different countries in South America to speak Spanish in different tones and dialects. In Uruguay, Spanish is the official language, but the Spanish spoken here is different from what you would hear in Mexico. Uruguayan Spanish has a great deal of Italian influence. Many Italian words are actually incorporated into the language. This type of Spanish is similar to the Spanish you will hear in Buenos Aires, Argentina - tending to have Italian flare.

There are other differences in Uruguayan Spanish besides its Italian influences. For example, some of the subjects in language change. Uruguayans use the "vos" subject rather than "tu," just as Argentines do.

Not many locals in Uruguay can speak English fluently, but most of the staff at hotels, restaurants, and tourist locations will have a good understanding of English. All of our tour guides are English speaking, and other languages are available upon request.

Due to the fact that not many Uruguayans speak English fluently, it would be helpful for you to pick up a few basic Spanish phrases, including greetings, please and thank you, and questions such as how to ask for directions. Knowing just a couple of these phrases will make your travels in Uruguay much easier and enjoyable. You might even be able to impress some of the locals!

For an interactive experience, we recommend that you take a "Spanish for Travelers" class at your local community center. Or, if you don't have a lot of extra time, consider purchasing a software program such as Rosetta Stone, or popular language apps such as Duolingo. Many travel guidebooks include brief language sections - study up before you go to familiarize yourself with basic Spanish.

Phrases to know:

"Hola" = "Hello"

"Adiós" = "Goodbye"

"Por favor" = "Please"

"Perdón" = "Excuse me"

"Gracias" = "Thank you"

"De nada" = "You're welcome"

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The official language in Uruguay is Spanish, and very little locals speak English. All of our guides are English-speaking.

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Uruguay's population is 3.423 million people. It is not a big population unlike it's surrounding countries. About 80% of people from Uruguay live in urban areas.

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The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo. Their population is 1.381 million. Montevideo was founded by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala in 1726. People from Uruguay are called "Uruguayans".

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The flag of Uruguay was adopted on December 18, 1828 and later updated on July 11, 1830. The flag was made by Joaquín Suárez. The sun on the flag represents "Inti" who is the Sun God of the Inca.