ZAGAN - The english guide to Uruguay

River of the painted birds

The Uruguay River (Río Uruguay) flows from north to south and makes boundary with Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. It passes between the states of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil. It forms the eastern border of the provinces of Misiones, Corrientes and Entre Ríos in Argentina; and makes up the western borders of the departments of Artigas, Salto, Paysandú, Río Negro, Soriano and Colonia in Uruguay.

The Rio Uruguay

Uruguay has a surface area of approximately 68'000 square miles (176.212 km²) and is located in the southern region, in the warmest sub-zone. It is bordered on the north and northeast by Brazil; on the west and south by Argentina, across the Uruguay River (Rio Uruguay) and the Rio de la Plata - the Silver River - and on the east by the Atlantic Ocean.

Welcome to Uruguay

Montevideo, Plaza Independencia

Welcome to a country where the hospitality will make you feel as if you are at home.

Located in the heart of South-America facing a freshwater sea - the Rio de la Plata - and between two great neighbors - Argentina and Brazil - you find this captivating and attractive nation.

In every region of this relatively small country - made up of a considerable Spanish and Italian immigration - you will find many natural wonders along with almost nonexistent environmental damage: exceptional weather; genuine and friendly people and a democratic and cultivated national spirit which will make your stay in many beach resorts and modern accomodations of Uruguay unforgettable.

That is why your expactation of enjoying your next vacation here will not be disappointing.

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