Uruguay
Official Languages
The official language is Spanish. Some immigrant languages include Catalan-Valencian-Balear, Corsican, Eastern Yiddish, Hunsriker, Italian, Lithuanian, Plautdietsch, Portuguese, Russian and German. There are two langauges listed for Uruguay. They are both languages that are still alive. Portunol or Brazilero is spoken here too. It is a Portuguese-Spanish mix that is spoken along the Brazilian frontier. Gauchesco-Creolo that was spoken in the 18th and 19th century is still influential. The Spanish has a few differences because it has been influenced by the Italians who have immigrated to the country. The immigrants in the past, spoke a mixture of Spanish and Italian. This was called cocoliche. Some of these words are still used by the population in Uruguay. Another language sometimes spoken is Portunol which is a mixture of Spanish and Portuguese. No indigenous languages in Uruguay are remaining.
Official Languages
The official language is Spanish. Some immigrant languages include Catalan-Valencian-Balear, Corsican, Eastern Yiddish, Hunsriker, Italian, Lithuanian, Plautdietsch, Portuguese, Russian and German. There are two langauges listed for Uruguay. They are both languages that are still alive. Portunol or Brazilero is spoken here too. It is a Portuguese-Spanish mix that is spoken along the Brazilian frontier. Gauchesco-Creolo that was spoken in the 18th and 19th century is still influential. The Spanish has a few differences because it has been influenced by the Italians who have immigrated to the country. The immigrants in the past, spoke a mixture of Spanish and Italian. This was called cocoliche. Some of these words are still used by the population in Uruguay. Another language sometimes spoken is Portunol which is a mixture of Spanish and Portuguese. No indigenous languages in Uruguay are remaining.
History
From 1516 to 1810, the area between Spain and Portugal was having a struggle of who was going to control it. There were minor setbacks by the British and French. The Spanish arrived here in 1516. In 1811, Jose Gervasio Artigas became Uruguay’s national hero because he defeated the Spanish authorities on May 18th. After the Guerra Grande, there were a lot of Italian immigrants around 1879. They became independent on August 25th, 1825. In 1980, the country tried to pass a new constitution. This was denied. In 1989 a National Party candidate won the election and an amnesty for human rights.
From 1516 to 1810, the area between Spain and Portugal was having a struggle of who was going to control it. There were minor setbacks by the British and French. The Spanish arrived here in 1516. In 1811, Jose Gervasio Artigas became Uruguay’s national hero because he defeated the Spanish authorities on May 18th. After the Guerra Grande, there were a lot of Italian immigrants around 1879. They became independent on August 25th, 1825. In 1980, the country tried to pass a new constitution. This was denied. In 1989 a National Party candidate won the election and an amnesty for human rights.
Interesting Facts
The population is around 3 million people. Out of this population, nearly 2 million live in the capital of Montevideo. The literacy rate is 95 percent. English has influenced much of the technology in the country. Also English has influenced the slang used by young people. English is most common in the business world. The study of English has risen significantly in the past years. Many inhabitants speak two languages. Uruguay’s origin comes from the Guarani language, a word that means river of painted birds. The official name of the country is the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. Most of the population is of ancestry from Europe. This is the second smallest country in South America. Compared to the rest of South America, Uruguay is one of the most economically developed countries.
The population is around 3 million people. Out of this population, nearly 2 million live in the capital of Montevideo. The literacy rate is 95 percent. English has influenced much of the technology in the country. Also English has influenced the slang used by young people. English is most common in the business world. The study of English has risen significantly in the past years. Many inhabitants speak two languages. Uruguay’s origin comes from the Guarani language, a word that means river of painted birds. The official name of the country is the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. Most of the population is of ancestry from Europe. This is the second smallest country in South America. Compared to the rest of South America, Uruguay is one of the most economically developed countries.
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