Montevideo is the capital city of Uruguay.
Uruguay is South America's smallest country.
Uruguay is the second-richest country in the continent after Chile.
The name Uruguay comes from the Uruguay River, which means ‘river of the painted lizards’.
Uruguay has a temperate climate with mild weather year round.
Uruguay’s national anthem is the longest in the world.
Over two thirds of the population of Uruguay lives in the capital, Montevideo.
The national dish of Uruguay is called chivito.