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South America:
Religion Of Uruguay
 In Uruguay, since 1917, the church and state have been separated by the law, which let people free to choose their religion. However, approximately 23 percent of the people there have their trust in God without following any certain religion. Around 47 percent are Roman Catholics, but do not go to the church regularly. Around 11 percent of them are known as Protestant, 17 percent of the population is agnostic, and 0.6 percent of them follow African religions. More..
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Interesting Facts About Uruguay
Uruguay, also known as Republica Oriental del Uruguay, is one of the least known countries of South America, |
running in the stream like other developed and developing ones, but the gifts offered to it by nature really makes is somewhere more than any technically advanced country. The views and beaches have made it a destination for the tourists today. The country is spread along with Argentina and Brazil.Uruguay is not only blessed it with natural beauty, it is also a sound country for various business and industries. Montevideo, the capital of the country, is well developed for all types of business. Also, people are quite comfortable enjoying the beauty of life.
Here are few interesting facts about Uruguay:
- The complete name of Uruguay; which means “river of painted birds”, itself describes its characteristics.
- Spanish is the most commonly spoken language.
- The country follows democratic republic and the president is the only head of state and the government.
- More than 88 percent of Latin Americans have migrated towards the country.
- Uruguay has an asset of around 500 kilometers of beaches, which face towards the Atlantic Ocean.
- Montevideo is the highest crowded area of the country.
- Not only this, the country has tremendously shown an appreciable result of 13.9/1000 of infant mortality rate. The life expectancy rate is 75.2 years, and this is the highest in South America.
- The literacy rate is around 97 percent, which is one of the highest in Latin America.
- The temperature of the country is moderate, which is fruitful for the healthy environment.
- Transparency international has approved it as least corrupt country in Latin America (with Chile), which is a benchmark for rest of the world.
- Christianity is most widely followed, and Roman Catholics are more in number.
- Although the country has sufficient technology, it mostly depends on the agriculture.
- Food processing, textiles, and electrical machinery are the major industries that contribute to the country's economy.
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