Uruguay

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About Uruguay

Uruguay is a South American country on the Atlantic side. This Portuguese colony is known for its beach-lined coast. Though the country has had a series of economic crisis it is well known for democracy, peace, low corruption, e-governance, and press freedom in the Latin America region. The country is also regarded as the most socially advanced and ranks high on human rights and tolerance.

Uruguay’s economy is based on agriculture and livestock. The primary crops are soybeans, wool, meat, quinces, etc., They have beautiful vineyards. Tourism also plays an important role in the country’s development.

Country Facts

Basic Details
Region	Latin America
Capital City	Montevideo
Government Type	Unitary presidential constitutional republic
Official Languages	Spanish, Portuguese
Currency	Uruguayan peso, UYU
Phone Code	+598
Important Cities	Salto, Ciudad de la Costa, Paysandú, Las Piedras, Rivera, Maldonado, Tacuarembó, Melo, Mercedes
National Day	Independence Day (25th Aug)

Economy
Ease of Doing Business Ranking	101 (Medium)
Primary Industries	food processing, electrical machinery, transportation equipment, petroleum products, textiles, chemicals, beverages
Major Exports	beef, soybeans, cellulose, rice, wheat, wood, dairy products, wool.
Major Exports to India	Fuels, Vegetables, Stone and Glass, Food Products, Plastic or Rubber, Machinery and Electricals, Hides and skins, Wood, Chemicals, Metals
Major Imports	refined oil, crude oil, passenger and other transportation vehicles, vehicle parts, cellular phones.
Major Imports from India	Plastic or Rubber, Chemicals, Textiles and Clothing, Metals, Machinery and Electricals, Vegetables, Stone and Glass, Raw materials, Wood, Hides and skins
Foreign Relations
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Trade Agreements with India	Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPPA), Southern Common Market India (MERCOSUR India), Agreement for cooperation in renewable energy, Agreement between the Uruguayan Diplomatic Academy and the Foreign Service Institute of India, Agreement on long-term visa for businessmen
Bordering Nations	Brazil, Argentina
Member of	Antarctic treaty system(ATS), Community of Latin American,Caribbean States(CELAC), Community of Latin American and Caribbean States(CLACS), Group of 77(G77), Organization of American States(OAS), Organization of Ibero-American States(OIAS), United Nations(UN), World Trade Organization(WTO), South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone(ZPCAS)
Indian Embassy Details for Uruguay	H.E. Dinesh Bhatia Honourable Ambassador Embassy of India Torre Madero, 19th Floor, Avenida Eduardo Madero, 942, Buenos Aires - C1106ACW, Argentina Email: Phone: 0054-11-4393-4001, 0054-11-4393-4156 Website: https://www.indembarg.gov.in/
Embassy Details of Uruguay in India	H.E. Mr. Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla Ambassador-Designate Embassy of Uruguay B-8/3, Vasant ViharNew Delhi-110057 Email: uruind22@gmail.com Phone: +91-11-2615 1991, 2615 1992, 2615 1993 (O)