Uruguay got its name guarani word that means "river of painted birds." The gaucho (a cowboy like figure) is regarding as a symbol of the country's rigged independence.
Uruguayans LOVE beef prepared in just about anyway possible. Christmas Eve and New Years Eve is celebrated with fire works, gift giving, and large family parties. Spanish is the official language in Uruguay.
Uruguay has one of the highest literacy rates in Latin America. Uruguay government is a democratic republic divided into la provinces. Executive branch is headed by a president and a Vice President.