Uruguay - Practical information

The country in numbers

Country's full name

Eastern Republic of Uruguay

Area in Km²

176,215

Population

3,251,526 population

Capital

Montevideo

Religion

46% Catholic; 9% Christian; 45% Other

Government

Unitary presidential constitutional republic

Language

Official language

Spanish

Languages spoken

English, Portuguese

Time

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)

-3

Currency

Currency

Dollar

Dangers and annoyances

Dangers and annoyances

High criminality risk

Border Issues

Airports customs

Drugs possession

Not allowed

Theft & Scams

High

Credit cards

Popular

Yes

Cards

American express, China union pay, Diners club, EuroCard, Mastercard, Visa

Tips

Leave a tip

Advised

Internet and telephony

Calling code

+598

Internet availability

Medium

Electricity

V

220

Hz

50