Uruguay
Oriental Republic of Uruguay
Americas · South America
Famous Personality
Luis Suárez
athlete
He is one of Uruguay's most famous footballers and a leading international goal scorer.
Local Delicacy
Chivito
A hearty sandwich typically filled with beef, ham, cheese, egg, and vegetables.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Casapueblo
This striking cliffside building in Punta Ballena is one of Uruguay's most recognizable landmarks.
Agriculture & Produce
Soybean is Uruguay's leading field crop by area and a major export commodity.
Orange is Uruguay's principal citrus fruit and an important commercial orchard crop.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The tamboril drum is the defining instrument of Uruguayan candombe and one of the country’s strongest musical symbols.
Guitar is central to milonga, canción popular, murga accompaniment, and rural folk traditions in Uruguay.
Bandoneón is deeply tied to Uruguay’s Río de la Plata tango heritage.
The bombo legüero is widely used in Uruguayan folk music alongside guitar-based styles.
Piano has long been important in tango, canción, and urban popular music in Uruguay.