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Welcome to Uruguay

Peso

Currency in Uruguay

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humidity 89% wind speed 14.47kph
Time 10:59 AM

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Basic Country Profile

Uruguay Google Map

Location: South America
Capital: Montevideo
Population: 3.3 million
Major Languages: Spanish
Major Religions: Roman Catholic, non-Catholic Christians
Currency: Peso
Terrain: Rolling plains and low hills; fertile coastal lowland
Climate: Warm temperate; freezing temperatures almost unknown
Dial Code: 598
Time Zone: -03:00
Disability Population: 5.2%

Emergency Numbers:
Police 109
Ambulance 105
Fire 104

Disability Legislations and Policies

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Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) – Ratified on February 11th, 2009. Uruguay’s CRPD State Party reports submitted to the Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR).

Law 16.095 for persons with disabilities – https://legislativo.parlamento.gub.uy

 

 

Travel Related Information

As per research, there are not too many accessible facilities available in Uruguay. We will update this section when there is more information.