Uruguay - interesting facts

Any "tourist" country in the world has its own characteristics that attract travelers and make it so popular. In this article, we will not talk about sights or high-profile events, but about the most interesting and positive facts about the magnificent country of Uruguay .

Top 20 facts about Uruguay

Uruguay is a small, but quiet and peaceful country of Latin America. It is completely unlike others due to its laws, the mentality of the population and the stunning nature. She is able to surprise and inspire. So, before you - interesting facts about the country of Uruguay:

1. The population of the state slightly exceeds the number of 3 million.
2. Uruguay is the smallest country in Latin America.
3. The Uruguayan passport can replace a visa for travel to many countries of the world.
4. In each school, children are given laptops for classes.
5. On Sunday, shops and markets do not work in the country.
6. In Uruguay, a lot of casinos operate, and legally.
7. Sports activities, including visiting sports clubs, for children in the country are absolutely free.
8. Taxes in Uruguay are different for everyone, they are proportional to the level of income. Therefore, among wealthy people, the amount of taxes in general exceeds twice the amount for poor families.
9. The favorite dish of Uruguayans is a shish kebab or, as they call it, "asado".
10. Virtually all families in Uruguay have 4 children each.
11. Uruguayans are scornful of pork or chicken, so traditional dishes use only beef.
12. The current president is considered the poorest in the world, because he practically gives the whole patch to charity. For this, and love the local people.
13. In Uruguay, the services of a notary, an architect, expensive and handicrafts are costly.
14. There are no industries in the country that violate the ecology.
15. Same-sex marriages can be legalized here.
16. In Uruguay, a large part of the population are immigrants from Europe, so many fair-skinned people can be seen on the streets of cities.
17. Beaches are more popular than in Argentina . Their shores are much cleaner.
18. The largest number of fur seals lives on the coast of the country.
19. Uruguayans can give their children to the garden as early as 3 months. Actually, maternity leave for mothers lasts only up to this age.
20. Residents of the country are very fond of doing tattoos. Men usually stuff a tattoo on a football theme. Weak sex chooses more feminine options (flowers, birds, butterflies).