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Montevideo

Montevideo is Uruguay’s capital and a geographic reference point for locating the country in South America. Spanish is the recorded language, and the Uruguayan peso is the currency.

Montevideo
Photo by Eduardo Ruggieri Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Capital of Uruguay.
  • A reference point for locating the country in South America.
  • Spanish and the Uruguayan peso are national reference facts.
Montevideo
Photo by Marcelo Campi Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Montevideo
Photo by Coquimbo58, Gabboe, Marcos Mendizábal, Beatrizackermann, Michelle Maria, Eduardo Ruggieri, Ismael Cordero. Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Articles in Montevideo

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Montevideo

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Uruguay’s location, Montevideo, language and currency

A clear starting point for locating Uruguay in South America and reviewing essential facts before planning your trip.

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Uruguay in South America: Montevideo, Spanish and the Uruguayan peso

A first look at Uruguay’s place in South America and its basic facts to keep in mind before planning a trip.

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South American regional landscape as geographic context

Uruguay’s location, capital, language and currency

A first compass for locating Uruguay in South America and getting three basics straight before planning: Montevideo, Spanish and the Uruguayan peso.

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Profile updated: 11/10/2026