URUGUAY

CLIMATE AND LOCATION

• It is in South America and it's between Brazil and Argentina also borders the atlantic ocean.
• The climate is really cold in winter and really hot in the summer mild in the winter and spring.

FOOD

• Chivitos
• Main ingriedients
• Meat,lettuce,mozzarella cheese
• Tomatoes and bacon

ASADO

• Ribs and cow meat around the ribs
• Salad

CHORIZO

• Seasoned and spiced pork sausages
• Salad or french fries

MILANESA

• Steak breaded and fried
• Usually eaten with salad or french fries

CELEBRATIONS

• August 25 Uruguay's independence day
• Day of the dead November 2 remember lost family and friends
• Battle of los piedras May 18 It is the first victory in the war for Uruguay's independence

FUN FACTS

• Uruguay's population is 3,395,000
• There are 81 species of animals,115 species of birds and over 2,200 species of plants.
• 58% of the population are Roman Catholics

ARTIFACTS

• Bola stone a stone that was tied up in a leather sling that was thrown at animals to catch them
• Tamboril a drum like instrument that makes a tatatatata sound. It is used in festivals and celebrations

THINGS YOU CAN DO

• Punta del este is a city on the Atlantic coast and a prime spot for relaxing on the beach. It's a very popular tourist attraction.
• Santa Teresa fortress Rocha,Uruguay One of the fortresses that played a key role in the history of this region of south america during the 18th and 19th centuries.
• Cabo Palonia light house. It is located on the northeast coast of Uruguay. It has one of largest sea lion colonies in South America
• Calera de las Huerfanas. It was a church for christians in the 1700s.
• Palacio Legislativo. It is the legislative palace where the Uruguayan parliament meets