Country quiz · The Americas
Uruguay quiz
Uruguay is in 5 of our quizzes: outline, 3 trivia questions, flag and the Americas map. The capital is Montevideo.
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7 questions about Uruguay only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Uruguay at a glance
| Capital | Montevideo |
|---|---|
| Continent | The Americas |
| Location | Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Argentina and Brazil |
| Population | 3.4 million (2025 estimate), 131st of 196 |
| Area | 176,215 km², 87th of 196 |
| People per km² | 20 |
| Land borders | Brazil (1,050 km), Argentina (541 km) |
| Coastline | 660 km |
| Highest point | Cerro Catedral, 514 m |
| Currency | Uruguayan peso |
| Flag colours | white, blue, yellow and black |
| Independence | 1825, from Brazil |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +598 |
| Terrain | Mostly rolling plains and low hills; fertile coastal lowland |
| Climate | Warm temperate; freezing temperatures almost unknown |
| Where the name comes from | Name derives from the Uruguay River, which makes up the western border of the country; the river's name comes from the Guarani words uru (bird) and guay (tail) |
| In our quizzes | 5 packs |
Uruguay borders Brazil (1,050 km) and Argentina (541 km) and has 660 km of coast. By area Uruguay is 87th of 196 countries, just behind Cambodia and ahead of Suriname. Its highest point, Cerro Catedral, is only 514 m above the sea; 24 countries have a lower top.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Questions we ask
3| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which river forms the border between Argentina and Uruguay? | Uruguay |
| Which of these countries do the Andes NOT pass through? | Uruguay |
| Which country hosted the first FIFA World Cup, in 1930? | Uruguay |
Uruguay, question by question
The flag round shows Argentina, Chile and the United States next to Uruguay. The shape question offers Paraguay, Bolivia and Ecuador.
Trivia asks: “Which river forms the border between Argentina and Uruguay?” The answer is Uruguay. It also asks: “Which of these countries do the Andes NOT pass through?” (Uruguay).
Every Uruguay question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Uruguay?
The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo.
Which continent is Uruguay in?
Uruguay is in the Americas.
What is the population of Uruguay?
About 3.4 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Uruguay?
Uruguay borders Brazil and Argentina.
What is the highest point in Uruguay?
Cerro Catedral, at 514 m.