The size of Uruguay
Located in South America
total: 176,215 sq km
land: 175,015 sq km
water: 1,200 sq km
Slightly smaller than the state of Washington.
total: 176,215 sq km
land: 175,015 sq km
water: 1,200 sq km
Slightly smaller than the state of Washington.
Location and neighbors
Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Argentina and Brazil.
border countries: Argentina 580 km, Brazil 1,068 km
border countries: Argentina 580 km, Brazil 1,068 km
Landscape and region
There are mostly hilly plains of grass and low coasts.
The interior
The interior region of Uruguay is the largest region and least populated.
The littoral
A narrow strip of land stretching from Montevideo along the Rio de la Plata to the Argentinian border.
Greater Montevideo
Inside the mouth of the Rio de la Plata is Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay. Home to nearly half of Uruguay's population.
The coast
Sandy Atlantic coastal plain. Some but not all, beaches are open to the rough waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Physical features
The Rio de la plata starts from the inner part at 1.2 mi to 140 mi at the mouth.
Cerro Catedral is the biggest hill in Uruguay at a height of 514 meters.
Flora
The national flower of Uruguay is the Ceibo. Approximately 80% of Uruguay is prairie, with grasses. In the prairies "Tala", "Molle rastrero" , "Espina amarilla" and "Coronilla" thrive, and Pampas grass can be found.
Common native bushes include , "Arrayán" , "Chal-Chal", and "Guayabo Colorado".
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Common native bushes include , "Arrayán" , "Chal-Chal", and "Guayabo Colorado".
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Fauna
Uruguay is the originating home for a breed of dog named Cimarron Uruguayo. The rococo toad is frequently mistaken for the Cane Toad, and gets nearly as large. The easiest way to distinguish the two species, is that Rococo toad has poison glands on its back legs, as well as on either side of its head. The Glittering-bellied Emerald is a species of hummingbird often common in a wide range of semi-open habitats. Rhinelepis aspera is native to Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. This species grows to a length of 13 in.
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