AnswersDrivePopulation Density: 17,8 people km2.
Also, what does the name Uruguay mean?
The guarani word "Uruguay" has traditionally been taken to mean "River of the painted birds". The modern take on the issue, however, is that the word means "River of the shells" (that is, the shells of freshwater snails). "Urugua" means "shell" in guarani language, and the "y" corresponds to the suffix for "river".
Similarly, is Uruguay rich or poor?
Uruguay stands out in Latin America for being an egalitarian society and for its high income per capita, low level of inequality and poverty and the almost complete absence of extreme poverty. In relative terms, its middle class is the largest in America, and represents more than 60% of its population.
What is the main religion in Uruguay?
Christianity is the largest religion in Uruguay, but over 41% of the population is irreligious. Church and state are officially separated since 1916.
Why is Uruguay so rich?
Uruguay stands out in Latin America for being an egalitarian society and for its high income per capita, low level of inequality and poverty and the almost complete absence of extreme poverty. In relative terms, its middle class is the largest in America, and represents more than 60% of its population.