Uruguay General Knowledge

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What is the capital city of Uruguay? Montevideo (wrong answers: Punta del Este, Colonia del Sacramento, Salto)
Which river forms the western border of Uruguay? Uruguay River (wrong answers: Paraná River, Amazon River, Rio de la Plata)
Uruguay is known for its cattle ranching. What is the traditional style of barbecue called in Uruguay? Parrillada (wrong answers: Fajitas, Sushi, Fondue)
Which famous footballer, often considered one of the greatest of all time, hails from Uruguay? Luis Suárez (wrong answers: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona)
What is the official language of Uruguay? Spanish (wrong answers: Portuguese, Italian, English)
Which national holiday in Uruguay is celebrated on August 25th and marks the country's declaration of independence from Brazil in 1825? Flag Day (wrong answers: Constitution Day, Republic Day, Independence Day)
Uruguay is one of the smallest countries in South America. What is its approximate land area in square kilometers? 176,000 km² (wrong answers: 200,000 km², 68,000 km², 332,000 km²)