| Uruguay:
The Country |
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Find out why this diverse
country represents the best of all worlds. Endless white-sand beaches,
lonely stretches of scenic highway, breathtaking water views, wildlife
preserves, and dazzling resorts...(Read More...) |
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Uruguay
Public Holidays 2008
January 1 Ano Nuevo (New Year's Day)
January 6 Die de los Ninos (epiphany)
February 4 Carnival
February 5 Carnival
March 20 Semana Santa (Maundy Thursday)
March 21 Semana Santa (Good Friday)
March 23 Easter
April 19 Landing of the 33 Patriots Day
May 1 Dia de los Trabajadores (Labor Day)
May 18 Battle of Las Piedras Day
June 19 Dia del Nunca Mas (Jose Artigas Birthday)
July 18 Constitution Day
August 25 Dia de la Independencia (Independence
Day)
October 12 Dia de la Raza - Sarandi Battle Day
November 2 Dia de los Muertos (All Soul's Day)
December 25 Navidad (Christmas Day)
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| Uruguay's
Culture... |
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Uruguay has an impressive legacy
of artistic and literary traditions, especially for its small
size.... learn about the main aspects of Uruguay's culture and
traditions - food, family, and other fascinating factors that
influence this country's strong unity. (Read
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| Uruguay:
The birthplace of Tango |
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Uruguay lays considerable claim
to being the birthplace of tango; the most famous tango of all,
La Cumparsita was written here in 1916 by Gerardo Matos
Rodriguez and The King of Tango, Carlos Gardel, was born in the
northern town of Tacuarembó....(Read
More...) |
| Uruguay
Futbol... |
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Soccer
is the most important sport in Uruguay. Uruguay won an Olympic
gold medal in 1924 and another one in 1928, The first World Cup,
which Uruguay won, was held in 1930 in Montevideo. The Estadio
Centenario was built for the World Cup, and serves to this day
as the country's main football stadium.... (Read
More...) |
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