Directory of Uruguay Resources

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This category lists sites that introduce young people to the culture of Uruguay. It includes sites about the beliefs, values, lifestyles, and skills of various people groups.

Resources in This Category

• BBC News - Country Profile: Uruguay

  http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-20041847
  Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news.

• Fact Monster - Uruguay

  http://www.factmonster.com/country/uruguay.html
  Fast facts and information for kids about the country's geography, government, history, economy, land and people.

• Lonely Planet - Uruguay

  http://www.lonelyplanet.com/uruguay
  Facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of the country.

• University of Texas Libraries - Map of Uruguay

  http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/americas/uruguay_rel_95.jpg
  Shaded Relief, 1995, from the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas. (295K)

• US Department of State - Uruguay

  http://www.state.gov/p/wha/ci/uy/
  Country portal offers a map and links to Background Notes, Country Study, the US embassy and the current ambassador, press releases, fact sheets, annual Human Rights Reports and other major reports including Industry Market Reports.

• US Library of Congress - Country Study: Uruguay

  http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/uytoc.html
  December 1990 country profile plus information about historical setting, society and environment, economy, government and politics, and national security.

• Wikipedia - Uruguay

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uruguay
  Covers the country's history, government and politics, geography, economy, demographics, language and culture.

• World Health Organization (WHO) - Uruguay

  http://www.who.int/countries/ury/en/
  UN health agency provides news and information on the country's public health including programmes, events, statistics, disease outbreaks, emergencies and the regional office.

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