Uruguay

Flag Description Nine equal horizontal stripes of white (top and bottom) alternating with blue; there is a white square in the upper hoist-side corner with a yellow sun bearing a human face known as the sun of may and 16 rays alternately triangular and wavy. Currency Uruguayan peso. Astronomy Today's date is May 12, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Southern south america, bordering the south atlantic ocean, between argentina and brazil. Climate Warm temperate; freezing temperatures almost unknown. Terrain Mostly rolling plains and low hills; fertile coastal lowland. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Atlantic Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Cerro Catedral 514 m.

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Uruguay

This is a map of Uruguay. The map illustrates the location of Montevideo and its proximity to Colonia, San Jose, Salto, and the South Atlantic Ocean.

Other countries on this map include: Brazil / Argentina

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