1 URUGUAYURUGUAY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc6L_0NZlqk National Anthem:

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3 9 provincias o estados Uruguay: La capital

4 Información General: capital: Montevideo Nacionalidad: Uruguayo, Uruguaya área: 68.039 millas cuadradas 2 nd smallest nation in South America moneda: Peso uruguayo población: 3,332,972 (July 2014 est.)

5 la ciudad más grande : Montevideo (casi la 1/2 de la población] Top 10 places to visit, Tour Guide + Tourist Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTXSClRkk3M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYXs-KKt2mI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IHXV6nuKZ0 Idioma Oficial: Español (También hablan Portugués y Portunol-switching between Spanish and Portuguese religión: no hay una oficial

6 Población Uruguaya Ascendencia Europea, (Español e Italiano) blanco 88%, mestizo 8%, negro 4% alta tasa de alfabetización– 97,3 % 3,332,972 (July 2014 est.)

7 La Bandera El Presidente: José“Pepe” Mujica El gobierno: República Constitucional https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGufxyfe868 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STkfkfJ2tw4 Mini Spanish Bio: Info in English:

8 La flor nacional: Ceibo Las monedas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m35-dY-YHYk Song and Video:

9 El Clima 4estaciones4estaciones ¡¡No nieva en el invierno !!

10 Algunos Festivales : C A R N A V A L Occurs before lent with the main events taking place in February.

11 Murga llamada Musical theatre (45 min) Before Carnaval Max of 17 members (usually men) Theme provides commentary on events from the previous year. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spDMQCoJL-k

12 Llamadas and Candombe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELBIfVBcEjQ Las Llamadas is a massive parade during Carnaval. People wear costumes that reflect music’s historic roots in the slave trade such as black face-paint and sun hats. Candombe is performed regularly in the streets in January and February.

13 Independence Day August 25, 1825

14 Se bebe “mate” en un termo con una bombilla. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHXSWCjvxe8

15 Chivito Tortas Fritas

16 “Asado”

17 “Alfajores” “Dulce de Leche”

18 “Mercado del Puerto” Algunos lugares típicos : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMtaPn9lmgg

19 Mercados

20 fútbol Nuestra pasión nacional...

21 nuestra música... Tango https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9qNWkwPJJg

22 Folklore Cumbia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmKhhK0uSro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg2EOba2FAA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e45hBEeN6c

23 Rock & Pop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jby_4MmZzSE

24 Colonia del Sacramento Hot Springs in Salto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9ou1pOjBEk Salto, Uruguay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgSrCh6WY3g

25 Punta del Este Cabo Polonio Montevideo’s Rambla https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jG_KuS4X5Ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQyVKfoxNgU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oXTxytjpTY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNwqo04SBE0

26 La Economía

27 Educación en Uruguay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Q3LcDv898 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaJNDFVpyDg Reaching U Foundation

28 Educación Pública (gratis) Educación privada(los padres hacen un pago cada mes ) Sólo una universidad pública en el país. Hay universidades privadas. Universidad de la República

29 El sistema Uruguayo El sistema Uruguayo Pre-school 33-5 years old 1 primary school teacher and 1 assistant Kindergarten 55 years old- 1 primary school teacher Elementary School 66 – 12 years old – 1 primary school teacher

30 Ciclo Básico - Junior High or Middle School - 12-15 years old – (14 to 16 teachers, one per subject) Bachillerato - High School - 14 – 18 years old (9 -18 teachers )

31 OLPC One Laptop Per Child https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiO_xtVwCcw

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33 Family Life Family is very important to Uruguayans. This includes extended family members. Neighbors are also very close and considered part of the family. Children usually live at home until their thirties. Family gatherings are usually outdoors around a barbeque. Mate is shared and passed around the family.

34 Diego Forlán Corazzo He is a two-time winner of both the Pichichi Trophy and the European Golden Shoe, and also received the Golden Ball as the best player at the 2010 World Cup. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaD_ZBtoxIk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lNL_6Uokzw Interview + Photos:

35 Natalia Oreiro Latin Grammy-nominated singer Actress Fashion Designer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5W1t7ROACM

36 Gabriel “Gabe” Eduardo Saporta Lead singer of Cobra Starship was born in Montevideo. He’s an active member of PETA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix5z1bRz4Sc