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Libertad o muerte (Spanish) ("Liberty or Death") | |||||||
Anthem | "National Anthem of Uruguay" | ||||||
Capital | Montevideo | ||||||
Largest city | Montevideo | ||||||
Other cities | Canelones, Maldonado, Salto | ||||||
Language | Spanish | ||||||
Religion | Catholic | ||||||
Demonym | Uruguayan | ||||||
Government | Presidential Republic | ||||||
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Area | 176,215 km | ||||||
Population | 3,494,382 (2009) | ||||||
Independence | from Empire of Brazil | ||||||
declared | August 25, 1825 | ||||||
recognized | August 28, 1828 | ||||||
Annexation | to Argentina | ||||||
date | 1984 | ||||||
Currency | Peso |
Uruguay was a independent country located in the south eastern part of South America. In 1984, along with Argentina and the Falkland Islands, formed the United American Republic (República Unida Americana), considered as the first union of nations post-Doomsday. Today, Uruguay is a province of the UAR, and Montevideo the capital of the federation.
History
Pre-Doomsday
In 1814, Uruguay gained their independence from Spain by a revolution with Jose Gervasio Artigas, who became a national hero. He formed the Liga Federal (Federal League), of which he was declared the Protector, or dictator. In August 1816, due to the rising star of Uruguay, Portugal, with Brazilian approval, invaded Uruguay, finally defeated Artigas at the Battle of Tacuarembo, and Uruguay was annexed into Brazil.
The Brazilian Empire became independent from Portugal in 1822. In response to the previous annexation the Thirty-Three Orientals, led by Juan Antonio Lavalleja, declared independence on August 25, 1825 supported by the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata (Argentina).
This led to the 500 day-long Argentina-Brazil War. Neither side gained the upper hand and in 1828 the Treaty of Montevideo, fostered by the United Kingdom, gave birth to Uruguay as an independent state. The nation's first constitution was adopted on July 18, 1830.
Post-Doomsday
United American Republic
Later in 1984, Uruguay, the Falklands, and Argentina combined to form the United American Republic. Many people were opposed to giving up Uruguayan sovereignity, but even so, the decision was made. The United American Republic was born, and Uruguay was dead.