Uruguay
means
¨River of the Painted Birds¨
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Despite its small area, Uruguay has high biodiversity
& extensive Biospheres Reserves and National Parks.
Capital: Montevideo (1 400 000 habitants)
Surface: 186, 215 km2 with 3,150,000 habitants.
Average temperature: 17 - 18 C "
Major industries: wool, hides/leather, beef, fishing, textiles
Biodiversity
436 species of birds, 61 of reptiles, 103 mammals
and 2500 plants. We have the biggest rodent on earth,
Hydrocheorus hidrochaeris and the unique ¨ombu¨ forest.
Research these convenient Links
www.turismo.gub.uy
www.imagenrocha.gub.uy
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