Trivia in Uruguay

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Americas / South America

National symbols

Flag: A flag with nine blue horizontal stripes on a white background and the 'Sun of May' in the upper left corner

Uruguay Flag

Emblem: A coat of arms featuring scales, hills, horses, and cattle within a shield surrounded by laurel and olive branches

Uruguay Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • One of the first countries in the world to legalize the cultivation and sale of marijuana under state control.
  • About 70% of the population is said to drink mate tea daily, and the sight of people walking with thermos bottles is iconic.
  • Montevideo's coastline features a 13km-long rambla (promenade) within the city.
  • The first World Cup winner, with four stars depicted on the coat of arms.
  • A green pioneer country that supplies over 90% of its electricity from renewable energy.
  • The country is about half the size of Japan, but the number of cattle is more than four times the population.
  • Uruguayans prefer late dinners after sunset, with 9 PM being typical.
  • The CEIBAL project distributes laptops to school-age children free of charge.
  • Laws recommend the use of open-source software in public institutions.
  • Colonia del Sacramento's old town is a rare urban heritage site mixing Portuguese and Spanish styles.

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