Includes bibliographical references (p. 126) and index

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Describes the geography, history, government, economy, people, lifestyle, religion, language, arts, leisure, festivals, and food of the smallest country in South America

Geography -- Uruguay's regions -- Climate -- Flora and fauna -- Cities -- History -- Uruguay before the Spanish -- European discovery and settlement -- Independence -- The 19th century -- Modern Uruguay -- Return to democracy -- Government -- Structure of government -- Political parties -- Current political situation -- Economy -- Currency -- Main industries -- International trade -- Energy, transportation, communications -- Labor force -- Uruguayans -- Ethnic groups -- Immigration, migration, emigration -- An aging population -- Social classes -- Lifestyle -- National character and dress -- Rural and urban classes -- Family life and gender roles -- Education -- Health -- Housing -- Religion -- A secular society -- Other religions -- Language -- Spanish in the New World -- The Spanish of Uruguay -- Arts -- Performing arts -- Visual arts -- Literary arts -- Folk culture -- Leisure -- Sports -- Leisure activities -- Vacation time -- Festivals -- Epiphany -- Carnival -- Semana Criolla or Tourism Week -- Fiesta del Mar or Festival of the Sea -- Beach Day -- Historical holidays -- Food -- Typical foods and beverages -- Mealtimes -- Eating out -- Map of Uruguay

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