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"Província Cisplatina" as part of Brazil.
In 1821, the Provincia Oriental del Río de la Plata (present-day Uruguay), was annexed by Brazil under the name of Província Cisplatina. In response, the Thirty-Three Orientals led by Juan Antonio Lavalleja declared independence on August 25, 1825 supported by the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata, present-day Argentina.
This led to the 500-day Argentina-Brazil War. Neither side gained the upper hand, and in 1828 the Treaty of Montevideo, fostered by the United Kingdom, gave birth to Uruguay as an independent state.
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Was Uruguay a colony at one time?
Uruguay was never a colony, however, it was a colony before being called Uruguay in 1825.
What were Uruguayans called before their country was named Uruguay?
Orientales.
what provinces are in Uruguay?
In Uruguay are called "departamentos" and there are 19.
Why they called the country Uruguay?
Because of the river of that name that is between Uruguay and Argentina. But that is the River Plate, or Rio de la Plata... is there even a river called 'the Uruguay', or Rio Uruguay?
Is Mercedes a city in Uruguay?
Yes, there is a city called Mercedes in Uruguay.
What are the residents called in Uruguay?
Uruguayans.
What is a cop called in Uruguay?
Policía.
What is A farmer in Uruguay called?
Granjero.
What is Santa Claus called in Uruguay?
it is called: PAPÁ NOEL
Did the Spanish invade Uruguay?
Never after Uruguay got its independence (1825) but Spanish did colonize those lands before.
What wars was Uruguay involved in?
Not as Uruguay, only before it's independence. In WWII Uruguay was neutral. However, Uruguay military is present to maintain peace in some countries such as Congo and Haití.
What are people called when they are born in Uruguay?
Uruguayan.
