Definition of uruguay Uruguay

/jɚˈʌgwejˌ/ - [yerugwey] - U•ru•guay

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What does uruguay mean?

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uruguay - a South American republic on the southeast coast of South America; achieved independence from Brazil in 1825
		south america the nations of the South American continent collectively; "South America is an important market for goods from the United States"
		oas, organization of american states an association including most countries in the western hemisphere; created in 1948 to promote military and economic and social and cultural cooperation
		capital of uruguay, montevideo the capital and largest city of Uruguay; a cosmopolitan city and one of the busiest ports in South America
		la plata, plata river, rio de la plata an estuary between Argentina and Uruguay

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uruguay
A republic of South America, bounded north and northeast by Brazil, east by the Atlantic, south by the Rio de la Plata, and west by the Uruguay. Banda Oriental was, during the Spanish rule, the name of that portion of the vice-royalty of Buenos Ayres which lay to the east of the river Uruguay, and comprehended the present Uruguay and the territory formerly known as the Seven Missions. When Buenos Ayres declared itself independent of Spain, Banda Oriental formed a part of the new republic. In 1821, however, it was taken possession of by Brazil, and united with that state under the name of Provincia Cisplatina. By the treaty of 1828 between La Plata and Brazil, the southern and larger portion of Banda Oriental was formed into the republic of Uruguay. A civil war broke out in consequence of the invasion of the ex-president, Gen. Venancio Florès, June 26, 1863; Gen. Florès marched towards the capital in June; in February, 1865, Florès became provisional president. During an insurrection of the Blanco party (headed by Berro), at Montevideo, Gen. Florès was assassinated. The troops remained faithful. The insurrection was soon suppressed, and Berro shot, February 19, 1868.

Uruguay is a small country in South America. The language spoken there is Spanish. Its capital and largest city is Montevideo. Uruguay is bordered by two large neighbors, Brazil and Argentina. The only country in South America that is smaller than Uruguay is Suriname.

The land there is mostly flat. They have many farms there.

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uruguay in sign language