Clues
Use these details to boost your ability to identify specific countries in the game.
Identity & symbols
Language
Spanish is the official language, using the Latin alphabet with standard characters.
Culture
Cultural markers include the prevalence of mate drinkers, gaucho (cowboy) culture, and distinct music styles like candombe. Look for street art and vibrant murals.
Miscellaneous
Look for the presence of palm trees, especially in urban settings. The use of the Uruguayan flag in public spaces and the distinctive style of public transport buses.
Capital
Montevideo
Environment & landscape
Environment
The landscape includes rolling hills, grasslands (pampas), and coastal areas along the Atlantic Ocean. There are also urban areas with a mix of modern and colonial architecture.
Infrastructure
Architectural styles range from colonial buildings in cities like Montevideo and Colonia del Sacramento to modern structures. Streets are often lined with trees and public squares are common.
Coverage
True
Foliage
Common tree types include eucalyptus, pine, and acacia; grasses are typically tall and abundant in rural areas.
Topography
Uruguay is largely flat with some rolling hills, particularly in the interior regions, and a few low mountains in the northwest.
Roads & transportation
Cars
Vehicle registration plates are white with a blue band at the top featuring the national flag. The format is a combination of 3 letters followed by 4 numbers (e.g., ABC 1234).
Driving
Vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
Signs
Road signs are typically in Spanish and use a mix of standard international symbols along with local styles. Warning signs are often triangular.
Stop
Stop signs read 'PARE' in Uruguay.
Bollards
Bollards in Uruguay are often painted in bright colors and may be cylindrical or square in shape.
Poles
Utility poles in Uruguay are typically wooden and may have insulators for electrical wires, often seen in rural areas.