Hi Geoff, I bought the headphones as I bike ride a lot in Bogotá 🇨🇴, these could be perfect for making the trips more enjoyable while staying alert to big city surroundings. I hope it helps support the channel in some way. Shout out from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
It's because people pronounce the countries title as " Your A Gay " and nobody wants their sexual laundry thrown at them, just because it's where their from. So, the simple solution is just change the name of the Country to a name that's less Provocative. "Your A Gay"
Mmmm Maybe it's because you can't do a lot of things there and you have the strongest economics of south America as neighbors so... With the possibility of living there so...
Thank you! I went to Brasil some times, long time ago... I honestly miss it, the people there were very friendly ❤ and the places I visited were beautiful, most we visited were beaches honestly but also some other parts of Brasil nature, its like paradise
As a Uruguayan there’s a simple medical explanation for that. See, when mothers give birth here the first thing to come out is the baby, the second is a soccer ball.
uruguay is one of the biggest football nations in football history, uruguay classifying for the world cup is not something to be amazed but something MANDATORY
Uruguay is a small football nation compared to even smaller Croatia which since independence in 91’ has way better results,two time third and finalist.Uruguay have easy qualifying every year cuz in South America there is just Argentina and Brazil while in Europe there is a slaughter house where at least 10 countries are football juggernauts. That’s why also Euro is way way more tougher then World Cup and especially Copa America!!
I know a man that's from Uruguay, he's in the US going to college and he said it's a wonderful place to live. I've seen pictures and videos that he's taken and filmed and it looks like a beautiful country. And finally, I really enjoy your content!!
I live in Uruguay, and I generally agree with what has been presented. I would add that it's an expensive country, taxes are high, and it's difficult to establish a cost-competitive industry. I'd say the quality of life is good, if you like a quiet, natural environment...and a slow pace.
@darkcreatureinadarkroom1617 Hello Dark! I think the investments you're receiving in AI, mining, oil - as well as the new policies - will be great for the entire region. Keep it up!
Do you realize that in terms of population density , uruguay has a higher number than argentina, and not too far from Brazil? 19 vs 17 vs 25 respectively? So, Uruguay is not exactly empty.
@edsteadham4085 but aren't we supposed to share our land with the animals and the plants? why is it always take this land here, and build cities there, place people everywhere...
@edsteadham4085if that’s the case, then Argentina is more “empty” than Uruguay lol. Population density in Argentina is lower than that of Uruguay. Uruguay’s population makes total sense in the context of South America, specifically of that in the southern cone. It’s not in any way more empty than its South American neighbors. In fact, Uruguay is not even in the top 5 less densely populated countries in South America! And there’s literally just 12 countries in South America lmao
Uruguay has fascinated me since I took Spanish in high school. It's a gorgeous country with a fascinating culture. I'm able to retire in 10 years, and I have been fascinated with the idea of retiring in Uruguay.
@robh3895 Uruguay is well known as the most expensive country in South America. Since you are talking about retirement, I must point out that health care should be inexpensive, but nothing else is.
@Kristleiv It is, but it's all relative. You'll still spend about 1/4 of what rent costs are in the states, but ever since post-Covid inflation and the US/China trade war, cost of living for other things like electronics and food is probably on par or even a little cheaper than US costs now.
its fine for retiring, but as a young person, i just wanna leave this country so bad. There is nothing really interesting about this country, it is basically just the most middle of the road milk toast average culture i have ever seen. Peru gave me a good comparison. People also will not care about anything, so you have to be aware of that. Some things are improving, like roads, but thats only very recent, and they will be filled with potholes in a years time i can guarantee. If you like the slow paced culture but also want a decent life style, I would aim for maldonado / punta del este. Im there right now on the outskirts in the montevideo direction. Id say this is the best location to live in the country. But I have to warn you, it is a very subjective country.
I remember the times when people didn't even know that Uruguay existed, and to now see so many content creators talk about my country fills me with pride and joy.
8:06 Depicting Brazil as green and Argentina as light blue is a nice touch. The green represents the house of Braganza, whereas the light blue represents the house of Bourbon. Another fun fact is the yellow in Brazil's symbology, it represents the Habsburgs.
@eduarda._.8797 lmfao high quality, yeah compared to Somalia it might be I guess. Check were udelar is in the list of top universities in the region... #47. And education is not free, it comes from the ridiculously high taxes we have to pay. The country is a scam, a well marketed one. Irrefutable proof of this are the high unalive rate, declining birth rate and high emigration rate compared to that of a country in war.
@user-93fekod1o i mean, uruguayan education is not really the best, but it can be compared to Spain's education: Bad, but not worse than other third world countries education The other problems you mentioned are, ironically, a sign of development lol. Low birthrates and high unaliving rates are practically first world problems. Same with the "it's not free we have to pay it with high taxes!"
I have been to Montevideo and took a bus from Colonia to Montevideo. The rolling fields, cows, and tractors reminded me of the farming area I grew up in in South Carolina, USA. Montevideo was a beautiful city and a lovely waterfront promenade called La Rambla.
@ilil813 Yes, and that reinforces its reputation. Euthanasia is about dignity and human rights. It's only for people suffering for incurable illnesses with intolerable suffering.
@ilil813 Euthanasia is the most ethical way to let people with lethal, painful conditions die with dignity. But I guess you would rather they suffer and deteriorate in front of all of their loved ones.
Uruguay is not that small, it seems so compared to its neighbors. In fact Uruguay is larger than Portugal, Hungary, Austria, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Lithuania, Latvia, Croatia, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Slovakia, and Slovenia, as a reference.
@Lollmfao-m5x Well, it's all relative. You can fit more than 8 Israels inside Uruguay. Plus it's not a barren land either (way bigger countries are mostly deserts, for instance).
11:17 The section's portrayal of Uruguay is highly inaccurate. Uruguay experienced mass migration beginning in the mid-19th century. Notably, the country began its independent life with a population of only 60,000 and reached its first million in less than three decades. Both Argentina and Brazil due to earlier colonisation were already millions ahead by that time. The video depicts Uruguay as merely a patch of farmland, ignoring its status as a relatively industrialized nation by the 1860s compared to others in the region. This industrial development included a vast railway network and being a leading exporter of meat products, such as corned beef, which fed millions across the globe. Today, one of the factories from this Industrial Revolution era is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Furthermore, the country was a pioneer in welfare policy, free and secular access to education at all levels, and the establishment of civil rights. It is also the birthplace of many renowned writers, poets, and influential artists who shaped modern art movements such as Joaquín Torres García. Drawing conclusions based solely on geography as the determining factor is misleading. While geography may have played a significant role in the early colonial period, the country's small poulation size has more to do with development and economics. A crucial aspect of Uruguay's development is its demographic history. Unlike most of Latin America, Uruguay experienced its demographic transition much earlier, beginning in the late 19th century and culminating with low birth and mortality rates by the mid-20th century. By the 1950s, its demographic profile resembled that of many European nations, with a low fertility rate and an aging population. This advanced demographic transition, combined with the cessation of mass immigration from post-war Europe and later a period of significant emigration, contributed to a low population growth rate that is a defining feature of the country today. This has created distinct challenges, such as high cost of living, financial pressures on social security and health systems, sadly this is the main reason why it struggles to attract immigration nowadays but it also reflects Uruguay's long-standing status as a stable, urbanized, and secular nation.
Argentina and Brazil are the two largest South American countries by land area. Uruguay is one of the smallest. If you go by population per square mile (or square kilometer), the disparity mentioned in the title to this video is significantly reduced.
@La-z4l5p There is a youtube channel called "Cassie the English teacher", she is an US inmigrant in Uruguay and she does plenty of really good informative videos telling her experience as an inmigrant and giving advise to those who want to inmigrate.
@caeruleusvm7621 The 2 main bad things are that prices are very expensive and lt's hard to find a good work, especially if you are young. The second one is the main reason some people emigrate. Also it has a changable weather because there is a cold wind that comes from the south and a hot wind from the north so because we don't have montains nothing blocks the wind. Because of this you can have a warm day in winter and a cold day in summer. I'm allergic to weather change and I hate that lol Those are the main bad things for me. If you ever have the opportunity I hope you can visit our country. Greetings from Uruguay 🇺🇾
As a person holding a purchase agreement on two properties in Montevideo (one of which is my friend's childhood home), I'm glad Uruguay is sparsely populated. With their banking sector (and the advantages that come with it), it'll be a great place to expatriate to in 2028. I grew up in a city of over 8 million people (the greatest city in the world tbh) so I know what comes with high population. I'm okay with smaller.
I hope you feel welcome if you do. If you are interested there is a RUclips channel called "Cassie the English teacher", she is an inmigrant from USA that makes awesome informative videos for people who are interested in moving here. She tells her personal experience and gives a lot of data. Greetings from Uruguay 🇺🇾
I drove throught Uruguay once, in 2016, coming from Argentina, but looks like a nice country, good people, a good economic stability, and great food, if you like meat!!!
The best part of Montevideo and Colonia del Sacramento is that they were cities completely surrounded by walls, bridges and cannons; although the entire wall has been removed from Montevideo (only leaving the door), Colonia still has a big part of its wall and cannons, it really does give a colonial feel to the city!
I live in Porto Alegre and a few years ago I visited Montevideo. It was a very weird experience, because it felt like both were the same city, only with slightly different "hairstyles" let's say haha. There are a lot of uruguayans in Rio Grande do Sul. They are very proud of their land. And rightfully so, I believe. Nice video!
9:38 This image is wrong, Vargas was the president of Brazil, that means the photo is from the 1930s, while Uruguay became independent in 1828, a century before
Something rather similar happens with New Zealand, economically prosperous, but for decades suffers brain drain, especially the youth. And it has to do with easy agricultural land unfolding into an economy that is outward facing.
Having spent a couple of months in Porto Alegre in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil back in the 80’s, I had no clue about Uruguay and its history, so this was very interesting.
Another factor you didn't mention that explains why Uruguay's population is so small (and fails to grow) is that we became an extremely secular country in the early 20th century - and still are. While that did not necessarily have a demographical impact for many decades, it does explain Uruguay being very 'progressive', as you've put it, and has given way to numerous reforms such as lifting the bans on abortion, gay marriage and euthanasia (the last one just this week, but the other two have been in place for over a decade). Large migration from Venezuela in the late 2010s did cushion the impact of these for some years, but that has greatly diminished now. Great video; it's always interesting to hear what those from beyond South America have to say about our blessed country.
so is there a vast majority of muslims living in uruguay or not.? and is it find kosher or halal meat in uruguay or not.? i heard winters are long and extreme making it a perfect land for a person like me from south asia
@InnerLifePhotography no, there's barely any muslims. I don't know what halal meat even is, but I know you can get kosher meat as it's available in supermarkets (due to there being a large jewish population). Winters are not at all 'extreme' (rarely do temperatures drop below 0 ºC, and if so, only at the coldest hours of the day), though they are long (it starts to get cold in April and it goes on until late October).
@ACapo12 Halal meat is same like Jewish Kosher meat; that selective animal like chicken, mutton or beef etc is sacrificed in the name of God by draining all of it's blood. And Muslims are allowed to eat kosher meat. But security wise and schooling, colleges are offering latest education in Uruguay? I hope doing dairy or fast food business is profitable there? I'm from Lahore, pakistan
I got to talk to a guy from Uruguay on my ham radio from a park here in Colorado. Seeing how small the population is there it's more impressive than I originally thought.
My mother's home country. She spent nearly the first 13 years of her life there before having to emigrate. Since then, she's only been back once for a few months, and that was 35 years ago. My uncle returns every couple of years for a visit.
@suserman7775 her eldest brother (who was living abroad at the time) became stricken with cancer, so the family moved to be closer to him. He unfortunately succumbed to it 2 years later.
What an outstanding comprehensive explanation of something really hard to understand. Very well chosen topic and very interesting history and geography facts and information.
Uruguay is also an exception as it is located in a temperate zone with distinct seasons but is located in some countries where it does not snow, because Uruguay's terrain is flat.There is no elevation in each area so there is not enough elevation to form cold and snow is unlikely to fall.
The pride and joy of our lofty peaks is 501 meters, iirc. Barely a foothill. OTOH, no quakes. It's bloody peaceful here. Mother Nature treats us kindly for the most part.
We do get floods in some parts of the country tho, the terrain being so flat makes it that in the rainy season some places get flooded almost every year sadly
@Sun-like42 I am Uruguayan, I have traveled 3 times to Europe and once to the United States, and the only thing I have ever known of snow in my life was a 6-meter snowpack resting at the foot of a mountain in Yosemite Park. 😆
No es que esta vacio Pero se esta Vaciando poco a poco Muchos Uruguayos se van a otros paises al toque que tienen la chance debido a la Alta Tasa de Impuestos
Relativity matters. Uruguay has more people per square km than Argentina, and not much less than Brazil. So the population of Uruguay is not unusual relative to it's size.
My host when I studied in Madrid was from Uruguay and the program director actually lives in Buenos Aires (her younger brother actually attended the same university as the program). If i remember correctly, i looked into women’s rights in Uruguay for my women and gender studied class and being rather egalitarian and the significance of Ortigas came up in my research. It’s just there’s so much opportunity elsewhere (even just across the plata) that it’s hard to compete
Lived in Uruguay for two years. Loved living in Montevideo and appreciated the rolling hills of its interior, not to mention its northeast coastline of nearly empty beaches!
Great video; so fascinating (especially how it's geography made it a perfect buffer zone)! I'm an American who chose to retire here, arriving 8 months ago and immediately applying for Permanent Residency. It's stability (politically and economically), tolerance, and tranquility drove my decision. Living in the Pocitos barrio of Montevideo I feel perfectly safe walking to and from fine restaurants, amongst fine, though sometimes crumbling, Art Deco buildings (which I'd love to restore). It does lack cultural attractions (unless you count soccer), yet it is far from all that superpower "stuff". While not a destination to advance your career or to lead an exciting life, it's perfectly suited to a relaxed, non-judgemental lifestyle. Learning Spanish to live here on a daily basis has been an absolute "must" though, since very few people here speak English.
Every Saturday there is a language exchange in Mercado Williman where you can practice Spanish, help other people with their English and meet other inmigrants. 😊 There are many cultural activities but you have to look for them. I've went to game jams that are events to create videogames with other people, my sister goes to multiple concerts and there are plays in the theathre to go.
Interesting video. One thing to add would be that Uruguay surface is bigger than England, South Corea or Bangladesh. In fact, is in the mid-table of the countries surfaces.
Uruguay is one of my favourite ever countries and the population is good enough actually for the economy and society on the whole,good friends!!!LONG LIVE,URUGUAY!!! 🇺🇾
A small connection from my country was at the start of WW2 .HMNZS Achilles, She became famous for her part in the Battle of the River Plate, alongside HMS Ajax and HMS Exeter as they took on the German battle ship Graf Spee.
There are strong connections between Uruguay and Australia. Many early settlers came from Australia intent on setting up a utopia in neighbouring Paraguay. The Paraguayan utopia bit didn't work out but a good many of these ex Australians stayed in the region including some of my family ancestors who moved to Uruguay. To this day there are Australians with family relatives in th his region of South America. It is pleasing to note that like Australia, Uruguay is ranked among the world's few full democracies.
@jimgraham6722 en mi caso fue la revés. Muchos uruguayos en la dictadura que tuvimos en el año 72 decidieron emigrar a Australia. Mi familia estuvo a punto de hacerlo pero mi abuelo no quería dejar a sus padres solos. Se fué otra parte de la familia a New South Wales, con los cuales nos hemos visto un par de veces cada tantos años. Es un país muy lindo Australia.
It's amazing that a country with a small land mass has a small population 😂😂😂 I love Americans Maybe try considering something known as population density or people per km²
If you compare it with other countries about the same size in land, it has much less population. For example, many European countries are similar in size or are smaller but they have much more population.
@Doug_in_NC Yes, but I was responding to this comment. The video is not well made because what makes sense is 1- you compare it with a similar size country or 2- you compare it with any country proportionally to their size (in case you want to compare it with Argentina and Brasil as you said).
That was amazing!!! 99% of what I know about Uruguay I learned in the last few minutes! I am very impressed with the channnel, as well as the country it highlighted.
As Uruguayan I feel that you underestimated the value of our independence revolution. If the people of the Banda Oriental would had embraced any of the empires trying to get their land you'd be telling a different story. We declared our independence from "any power in the universe" on August 25th 1825, lord Ponsonby and the British empire knew there would be a neverending war otherwise (they knew it well, they had invaded the place previously and got kindly removed) and that was bad for business so they made their move. Ponsonby was acquainted and well regarded by the local authorities, it was easy for him to make the due "arrangements" for the recognition of our independence.
Uruguay also relies a lot economically on nearby Buenos Aires. We did an overnight stay in Colonia de Sacramento when we visited BA two years ago and there were a lot of storefronts with "se vende" in the windows. But it does rank #1 on almost all South American metrics: education, air and water quality, roads, etc..
@RomanVarl. The most developed country in Latin America according to all international indices such as the Human Development Index, OECD, World Bank, etc., is Chile, not Uruguay.
I'm from Ireland, never heard Uruguay refered to as Switzerland of the South. But I have heard Buenos Aires compared to Paris before Argentina became a joke
@pebystroll Uruguay does have a Swiss Colony, if you will. A small group of Swiss immigrants established themselves in an area of the country, west of Montevideo. This is what's now known as the city of Nueva Helvecia.
Thank you for this brief history of a country I’ve visited twice and found most enjoyable as a change from the bustle of BA or Rio/SaoPaulo…the walk along the water front or small museums/art galleries and very affordable beef and tannat wine.
Hi there. Actually that’s not the reason. The season is because at Punta del Este is where officially the river ends and the ocean starts, and the difference in the saltiness and the color of the water is noticeable. Also tides and waves are much stronger. All this increases as you move eastwards.
Uruguay’s demographic growth was also greatly impacted by José Batlle y Ordóñez’s administration in the early 20th century. The separation of church and state and the relatively high independence for women at the time lowered birth rates, and it has stayed that way ever since. The relative high standard of education and public health system also plays a role nowadays.
The "Banda Oriental" used to be 6 times bigger than actual Uruguay borders. Thoughout XIX century both Brazil and Argentina took several regions. Finally, another fact is that almost from the 1950's families had only two or maybe three kids, plus thounsands emigrating away since the 1970's. Population stood flat for 50+ years while Argentina's increased 50% And Brasil doubled.
I live just north of Porto Alegre, for 14 years and have never been to Uruguay... Your video has inspired intrest to travel there to get to know my neighbour to the south... Sounds Safe.
Idk if the Uruguayan region would be as good in football if they were a part of Brazil: Having won the World Cup gives Uruguay a sense of hope and proudness which has led to an important football culture. Although Brazil also has football culture and would have won many world cups, there wouldn't be the same sensation of "we have to be good at football"
It has always seemed strange to me how Brazilians (both jokingly and seriously) somehow think that it makes sense for Uruguay to be a part of Brazil rather than Argentina. Do Brazilians realize that Uruguay is in every way, culturally, demographically and geographically, an extension of Argentina? Like maybe because you guys don’t speak Spanish you don’t realize it, but Uruguay is in every single way identical to Argentina. An Uruguayan doesn’t stand out in Argentina in any way, we are literally unable to differentiate each other lol (which clearly wouldn’t happen with an Uruguayan in, idk, São Paulo)
@agme8045No, bro - just because you heard that from someone doesn’t mean Brazilians, in general, think Uruguay should be part of Brazil. Most people here have never even thought about that, and we actually reject that kind of colonizer mentality since we’ve had to deal with that painful past ourselves. So please don’t generalize. The majority of us respect Uruguay’s history and sovereignty, and we’re genuinely happy to have it as our neighboring country.
@agme8045actually it depends, I would say like 90% of the country is culturally closer to Argentina while the other 10% ia closer to Brasil. This 10% of the population speaks Portuñol, consumes Brasilian products and TV. Off course, this population is either on the border of Uruguay with Brasil or really close to it.
@joaquincarro3050 the thing is, that 10% shares some similarities with (southern) Brazil, they use some Portuguese words, maybe they watch some Brazilian tv or listen to Brazilian music. But the other 90% (as you said) is indistinguishable in every aspect from an Argentinian. It’s not that Argentinians and Uruguayans are kinda similar, or that Uruguay is somewhat influenced by Argentina, we are practically the same people divided in to two different nation-states. Have you ever been to Montevideo? It literally looks and feels like Buenos Aires or Rosario. Which makes total sense, since we are literally on two opposite sides of a river lol. Idk, I just made the comment because I wonder if Brazilians realize this (how identical Argentina and Uruguay are). Other Hispanics usually notice the similarities rather quickly, but Brazilians (in general) are more isolated from the rest of South America.
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How did the language of Uruguay become Spanish instead of Portuguese or becoming a bilingual country like Canada?
@saulalvarez220 Interestingly there is a mixed "Portuñol" language spoken along the border in and around Rivera!
3.4 million is not 'almost nobody'. The entire population of Uruguay would not be happy to be called 'almost nobody'.
Hi Geoff, I bought the headphones as I bike ride a lot in Bogotá 🇨🇴, these could be perfect for making the trips more enjoyable while staying alert to big city surroundings. I hope it helps support the channel in some way. Shout out from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
It's because people pronounce the countries title as " Your A Gay " and nobody wants their sexual laundry thrown at them, just because it's where their from. So, the simple solution is just change the name of the Country to a name that's less Provocative. "Your A Gay"
Narrator: "Why does nobody live in Uruguay?" Me: "That's why it's perfect."
Mmmm
Maybe it's because you can't do a lot of things there and you have the strongest economics of south America as neighbors so...
With the possibility of living there so...
I've just come back from a trip to Uruguay! It is a small country, but with an amazing culture and passionate population! Saludos desde Brasil 🇧🇷🇺🇾
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Thank you! I went to Brasil some times, long time ago... I honestly miss it, the people there were very friendly ❤ and the places I visited were beautiful, most we visited were beaches honestly but also some other parts of Brasil nature, its like paradise
yes, it is much smaller than brazil and the argentines'. this explains most of it
As an Uruguayan, I think that if the world was the Middle Earth, Uruguay would be the Shire.
@boomengerinaldo6103 excellent comparison! I am Uruguayan too.
Literally the thought I had while watching this video and knowing next to nothing about Uruguay! Hope to visit someday.
Watching from the estancia in Treinta y tres,
De acuerdo.
@boomengerinaldo6103 great analogy, completely agree
@boomengerinaldo6103 as an Uruguayan & LoTR fan I 100% approove of this
Uruguay seems like a very nice country to live in. Greetings from Cachimba del Piojo
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What always surprises me is that even with a small population, Uruguay manages to almost always classify for world soccer cups
As a Uruguayan there’s a simple medical explanation for that. See, when mothers give birth here the first thing to come out is the baby, the second is a soccer ball.
uruguay is one of the biggest football nations in football history, uruguay classifying for the world cup is not something to be amazed but something MANDATORY
@rpmontero it's not soccer,it's football!!
@fedranadal Fútbol
Uruguay is a small football nation compared to even smaller Croatia which since independence in 91’ has way better results,two time third and finalist.Uruguay have easy qualifying every year cuz in South America there is just Argentina and Brazil while in Europe there is a slaughter house where at least 10 countries are football juggernauts.
That’s why also Euro is way way more tougher then World Cup and especially Copa America!!
I got to visit Uruguay a few years ago. It's an amazing country, the people are super friendly, and the food is awesome.
Especially the meat, the Asado.
and very safe too
To be fair, this is how every country looks to tourists.
In South America is the most safety country
Not if your a weird vegetarian 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I'm Brazilian and been to Uruguay a few times.
Really would love to live there, it's a comfy country and the people were always kind to me.
Hoje em dia. Mas antigamente....
I'm an american living in Uruguay. Basically how I describe it to people from the USA is that Uruguay is 95% Nebraska and 5% Miami
@vfmatta9118 good description lol
Actually good description, not gonna lie.
This is hilarious.
Sounds lovely, tbh
Are there any special requirements to immigrate to Uruguay?
I know a man that's from Uruguay, he's in the US going to college and he said it's a wonderful place to live. I've seen pictures and videos that he's taken and filmed and it looks like a beautiful country. And finally, I really enjoy your content!!
I live in Uruguay, and I generally agree with what has been presented. I would add that it's an expensive country, taxes are high, and it's difficult to establish a cost-competitive industry. I'd say the quality of life is good, if you like a quiet, natural environment...and a slow pace.
And political stability, at least compared to us lol
Hello from the other side (of the river) 👋
@darkcreatureinadarkroom1617 Hello Dark! I think the investments you're receiving in AI, mining, oil - as well as the new policies - will be great for the entire region. Keep it up!
@Fede-v2tWhich Country is receiving these investments can you tell me?
lmaooooooooooooooooo, if I had to guess this statement comes from a petty neighbour 🤣
@Fede-v2t not really - any investments will be in vain in a corrupted country.
Do you realize that in terms of population density , uruguay has a higher number than argentina, and not too far from Brazil? 19 vs 17 vs 25 respectively?
So, Uruguay is not exactly empty.
I really don't think 3.4 million people constitutes as "almost nobody".
It is when you consider the size of the country. It is empty.
@edsteadham4085 but aren't we supposed to share our land with the animals and the plants? why is it always take this land here, and build cities there, place people everywhere...
@edsteadham4085less empty than argentina
@edsteadham4085if that’s the case, then Argentina is more “empty” than Uruguay lol. Population density in Argentina is lower than that of Uruguay. Uruguay’s population makes total sense in the context of South America, specifically of that in the southern cone. It’s not in any way more empty than its South American neighbors. In fact, Uruguay is not even in the top 5 less densely populated countries in South America! And there’s literally just 12 countries in South America lmao
@edsteadham4085not really, the population density is actually higher than Argentina’s. The entire basis of this video is inaccurate.
Uruguay has fascinated me since I took Spanish in high school. It's a gorgeous country with a fascinating culture. I'm able to retire in 10 years, and I have been fascinated with the idea of retiring in Uruguay.
@WaskiSquirrel That’s my plan too. So don’t tell anyone. Don’t draw attention to it , so we both can afford to live there on our tiny pensions
It's a nice place to retire. It's stable, laid back and secure 😊
@robh3895
Uruguay is well known as the most expensive country in South America. Since you are talking about retirement, I must point out that health care should be inexpensive, but nothing else is.
@Kristleiv It is, but it's all relative. You'll still spend about 1/4 of what rent costs are in the states, but ever since post-Covid inflation and the US/China trade war, cost of living for other things like electronics and food is probably on par or even a little cheaper than US costs now.
its fine for retiring, but as a young person, i just wanna leave this country so bad. There is nothing really interesting about this country, it is basically just the most middle of the road milk toast average culture i have ever seen. Peru gave me a good comparison. People also will not care about anything, so you have to be aware of that. Some things are improving, like roads, but thats only very recent, and they will be filled with potholes in a years time i can guarantee. If you like the slow paced culture but also want a decent life style, I would aim for maldonado / punta del este. Im there right now on the outskirts in the montevideo direction. Id say this is the best location to live in the country. But I have to warn you, it is a very subjective country.
I love Uruguay! I traveled there for business for many years. The people, the food, the wine and the horse racing are wonderful!
Думаю, главное там не вино, и не скачки, а английские банки.))
I remember the times when people didn't even know that Uruguay existed, and to now see so many content creators talk about my country fills me with pride and joy.
Same, se siente re random jajaja ver como de la nada aparece
8:06 Depicting Brazil as green and Argentina as light blue is a nice touch. The green represents the house of Braganza, whereas the light blue represents the house of Bourbon. Another fun fact is the yellow in Brazil's symbology, it represents the Habsburgs.
We're Habubsburgs also as incestuous as the Hapsburgs, also yellow?
I thought the green represented our forests and the yellow our mineral riches (gold), but maybe the republicans ressignified the colors
@enzonavarro8550 The Republicans tried their hardest to make the Empire of Brazil disappear from history
@enzonavarro8550The Republic tried to make anything related to Empire of Brazil disappear, like how Dom Pedro I’s birthday became “Children’s day”
I think the coloring is because of the color from their flags... xD just saying.
I was in Uruguay last week. Amazing country!
I hope you had a nice stay. You are welcome to come again.
Greetings from Uruguay 🇺🇾💖
@ticholopeluche Gracias, saludos! 💯
I did my 8th grade Spanish 1 project in middle school on Uruguay back in 1992-93. I still remember the capital of Montevideo.
I worked with a guy from Uruguay. Really great guy. Said he had limited opportunity there
@eduarda._.8797 lmfao high quality, yeah compared to Somalia it might be I guess. Check were udelar is in the list of top universities in the region... #47. And education is not free, it comes from the ridiculously high taxes we have to pay. The country is a scam, a well marketed one. Irrefutable proof of this are the high unalive rate, declining birth rate and high emigration rate compared to that of a country in war.
@user-93fekod1o I meant to say good quality, not high quility sorry, the google translate fucked me over.
@user-93fekod1o i mean, uruguayan education is not really the best, but it can be compared to Spain's education: Bad, but not worse than other third world countries education
The other problems you mentioned are, ironically, a sign of development lol. Low birthrates and high unaliving rates are practically first world problems. Same with the "it's not free we have to pay it with high taxes!"
Border line communist
I have been to Montevideo and took a bus from Colonia to Montevideo. The rolling fields, cows, and tractors reminded me of the farming area I grew up in in South Carolina, USA. Montevideo was a beautiful city and a lovely waterfront promenade called La Rambla.
I love Uruguay! It is a peaceful bastion of human rights.🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾
No it is not . Euthanasia have been aproved.
@ilil813 Yes, and that reinforces its reputation. Euthanasia is about dignity and human rights. It's only for people suffering for incurable illnesses with intolerable suffering.
@santiagodarinoenjoy hell
@ilil813 Pare de sufrir
@ilil813 Euthanasia is the most ethical way to let people with lethal, painful conditions die with dignity. But I guess you would rather they suffer and deteriorate in front of all of their loved ones.
Amazing how many great footballers they have tbh
Suarez, Forlan, Cavani, etc.
Indeed, if I ain't wrong Uruguay is the first winner on the history of the FIFA World Cup.
Ye and also 2 time wc winners.....
And host.
Your not wrong.
I really want to travel to Uruguay. Greetings from New Paris
Amazing that you made a video about my country. Never expecting that 🤩. I love your content, thanks a lot man!
Uruguay is not that small, it seems so compared to its neighbors. In fact Uruguay is larger than Portugal, Hungary, Austria, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Lithuania, Latvia, Croatia, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Slovakia, and Slovenia, as a reference.
Still small.
@Lollmfao-m5x Well, it's all relative. You can fit more than 8 Israels inside Uruguay. Plus it's not a barren land either (way bigger countries are mostly deserts, for instance).
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@Lollmfao-m5x It's bordered by two empire-sized countries, it's not small
Notice how you named only
European countries. So yes it’s very small.
11:17 The section's portrayal of Uruguay is highly inaccurate. Uruguay experienced mass migration beginning in the mid-19th century. Notably, the country began its independent life with a population of only 60,000 and reached its first million in less than three decades. Both Argentina and Brazil due to earlier colonisation were already millions ahead by that time.
The video depicts Uruguay as merely a patch of farmland, ignoring its status as a relatively industrialized nation by the 1860s compared to others in the region. This industrial development included a vast railway network and being a leading exporter of meat products, such as corned beef, which fed millions across the globe. Today, one of the factories from this Industrial Revolution era is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Furthermore, the country was a pioneer in welfare policy, free and secular access to education at all levels, and the establishment of civil rights. It is also the birthplace of many renowned writers, poets, and influential artists who shaped modern art movements such as Joaquín Torres García.
Drawing conclusions based solely on geography as the determining factor is misleading. While geography may have played a significant role in the early colonial period, the country's small poulation size has more to do with development and economics.
A crucial aspect of Uruguay's development is its demographic history. Unlike most of Latin America, Uruguay experienced its demographic transition much earlier, beginning in the late 19th century and culminating with low birth and mortality rates by the mid-20th century. By the 1950s, its demographic profile resembled that of many European nations, with a low fertility rate and an aging population.
This advanced demographic transition, combined with the cessation of mass immigration from post-war Europe and later a period of significant emigration, contributed to a low population growth rate that is a defining feature of the country today. This has created distinct challenges, such as high cost of living, financial pressures on social security and health systems, sadly this is the main reason why it struggles to attract immigration nowadays but it also reflects Uruguay's long-standing status as a stable, urbanized, and secular nation.
Argentina and Brazil are the two largest South American countries by land area. Uruguay is one of the smallest. If you go by population per square mile (or square kilometer), the disparity mentioned in the title to this video is significantly reduced.
Would it be easy for a bunch of young working class families to immigrate to Uruguay from the US?
@La-z4l5p There is a youtube channel called "Cassie the English teacher", she is an US inmigrant in Uruguay and she does plenty of really good informative videos telling her experience as an inmigrant and giving advise to those who want to inmigrate.
Thanks for the information. I've heard many good things about the country, and none bad.
@caeruleusvm7621 The 2 main bad things are that prices are very expensive and lt's hard to find a good work, especially if you are young. The second one is the main reason some people emigrate. Also it has a changable weather because there is a cold wind that comes from the south and a hot wind from the north so because we don't have montains nothing blocks the wind. Because of this you can have a warm day in winter and a cold day in summer. I'm allergic to weather change and I hate that lol
Those are the main bad things for me. If you ever have the opportunity I hope you can visit our country.
Greetings from Uruguay 🇺🇾
Would like to see more South America videos. Great work!!!🎉
Agreed! More of South America!
Absolutely!!!!
In terms of population: the closest US State to Uruguay is Nevada.
Which is to say: Las Vegas metropolitan area + Reno/Carson City/Virginia City area.
This country is definitely on my bucket list.
As a person holding a purchase agreement on two properties in Montevideo (one of which is my friend's childhood home), I'm glad Uruguay is sparsely populated. With their banking sector (and the advantages that come with it), it'll be a great place to expatriate to in 2028. I grew up in a city of over 8 million people (the greatest city in the world tbh) so I know what comes with high population. I'm okay with smaller.
It was a great watch, very well made. I'm Uruguayan, by the way. We're very proud of our nation and we think it's okay in terms of population. Cheers!
I'm a uruguayan subscriber living abroad in Rosario, Argentina. So cool to see a video about my small country ♥
Maybe I should move there 😂
@SLD-bz9so which guay has more baddies ?
SLD-bz9soodd how?
@erenliebert4576 chill my boy 😂
What language is spoken there? It occurs to me I don’t know.
Me encanta escuchar gringos hablando del paisito, Uruguay nomá lpm jajajjaa greetings from Tacuarembó
@sebaelmanco no diría paisito es un tamaño decente la verdad
estamos al lado de titanes y en un clima global donde los países mas influenciales son cientos de veces nuestro tamaño. La verdad si estamos chiquitos
Y la voz ni sabe pronunciar el nombre
@ShennaTheShinyEevee somos más grandes que varios paises europeos
uruguay noma
I visited Montevideo a few years ago and it was amazing, great people, great steak and leather..... lovely place, lovely people
Beautiful flag - sun, air and ocean. Times will come when people seek peaceful places like Uruguay, but not too many because life will be precious.
So Uruguay chooses quality. Is that why they have some of the best footballers
Maxi Araujo, Coates, top notch players 😍
Very few people know the oldest Uruguayan players were world champions 3 times in a row, like Pele
darwin nunez😂
I just visited Uruguay earlier this year, and I absolutely loved it! I would move to Montevideo in a heartbeat.
I hope you feel welcome if you do. If you are interested there is a RUclips channel called "Cassie the English teacher", she is an inmigrant from USA that makes awesome informative videos for people who are interested in moving here. She tells her personal experience and gives a lot of data.
Greetings from Uruguay 🇺🇾
I drove throught Uruguay once, in 2016, coming from Argentina, but looks like a nice country, good people, a good economic stability, and great food, if you like meat!!!
The best part of Montevideo and Colonia del Sacramento is that they were cities completely surrounded by walls, bridges and cannons; although the entire wall has been removed from Montevideo (only leaving the door), Colonia still has a big part of its wall and cannons, it really does give a colonial feel to the city!
I live in Porto Alegre and a few years ago I visited Montevideo. It was a very weird experience, because it felt like both were the same city, only with slightly different "hairstyles" let's say haha. There are a lot of uruguayans in Rio Grande do Sul. They are very proud of their land. And rightfully so, I believe. Nice video!
9:38 This image is wrong, Vargas was the president of Brazil, that means the photo is from the 1930s, while Uruguay became independent in 1828, a century before
yeah, i was looking at that photography and asking myself _"since when did we have photographies in the late 1820s ?"_
El tipo buscó imágenes del tratado de montevideo y agarró la primera que encontró
Something rather similar happens with New Zealand, economically prosperous, but for decades suffers brain drain, especially the youth. And it has to do with easy agricultural land unfolding into an economy that is outward facing.
I think we have more in common than we think . I am from Canelones and been to North and South Caroline . Felt well recieved .
Having spent a couple of months in Porto Alegre in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil back in the 80’s, I had no clue about Uruguay and its history, so this was very interesting.
Uruguay and Rio Grande do Sul are very similar, their landscapes look like one.
My favorite country in South America.
I was wondering why my canned corned beef comes from Uruguay
Another factor you didn't mention that explains why Uruguay's population is so small (and fails to grow) is that we became an extremely secular country in the early 20th century - and still are. While that did not necessarily have a demographical impact for many decades, it does explain Uruguay being very 'progressive', as you've put it, and has given way to numerous reforms such as lifting the bans on abortion, gay marriage and euthanasia (the last one just this week, but the other two have been in place for over a decade). Large migration from Venezuela in the late 2010s did cushion the impact of these for some years, but that has greatly diminished now.
Great video; it's always interesting to hear what those from beyond South America have to say about our blessed country.
so is there a vast majority of muslims living in uruguay or not.? and is it find kosher or halal meat in uruguay or not.? i heard winters are long and extreme making it a perfect land for a person like me from south asia
@InnerLifePhotography no, there's barely any muslims. I don't know what halal meat even is, but I know you can get kosher meat as it's available in supermarkets (due to there being a large jewish population). Winters are not at all 'extreme' (rarely do temperatures drop below 0 ºC, and if so, only at the coldest hours of the day), though they are long (it starts to get cold in April and it goes on until late October).
@ACapo12 Halal meat is same like Jewish Kosher meat; that selective animal like chicken, mutton or beef etc is sacrificed in the name of God by draining all of it's blood. And Muslims are allowed to eat kosher meat. But security wise and schooling, colleges are offering latest education in Uruguay? I hope doing dairy or fast food business is profitable there? I'm from Lahore, pakistan
Thanks. That is a nice short story of Uruguay.
I got to talk to a guy from Uruguay on my ham radio from a park here in Colorado. Seeing how small the population is there it's more impressive than I originally thought.
Its funny one of Uruguays major political parties is called the "Colorado Party".
@TheChasingHam 44!
what was the callsign?
@rnbplit was my late husband’s. I still remember most of the lingo. He had his license for almost 65 years! 73!
Uruguay is seem positively by most people. Great video. One day i hope to visit.
My mother's home country. She spent nearly the first 13 years of her life there before having to emigrate. Since then, she's only been back once for a few months, and that was 35 years ago. My uncle returns every couple of years for a visit.
Why did she emigrate?
@suserman7775 her eldest brother (who was living abroad at the time) became stricken with cancer, so the family moved to be closer to him. He unfortunately succumbed to it 2 years later.
@Gameflyer001 I see. Thanks for sharing.
What an outstanding comprehensive explanation of something really hard to understand.
Very well chosen topic and very interesting history and geography facts and information.
Omg i love
Uruguay, hope to visit soon!! Greetings from The Whitening, Mountsawvideo
Uruguay is also an exception as it is located in a temperate zone with distinct seasons but is located in some countries where it does not snow, because Uruguay's terrain is flat.There is no elevation in each area so there is not enough elevation to form cold and snow is unlikely to fall.
The pride and joy of our lofty peaks is 501 meters, iirc. Barely a foothill. OTOH, no quakes. It's bloody peaceful here. Mother Nature treats us kindly for the most part.
Yes, many Uruguayans romanticize snow because it simply does not exist here lol
We do get floods in some parts of the country tho, the terrain being so flat makes it that in the rainy season some places get flooded almost every year sadly
@Sun-like42 I am Uruguayan, I have traveled 3 times to Europe and once to the United States, and the only thing I have ever known of snow in my life was a 6-meter snowpack resting at the foot of a mountain in Yosemite Park. 😆
Mi pais tiene muchos pro y contras . Saludos desde Montevideo , Uruguay.
Very interesting and well presented, thank you. Love the mix of history and geography
9:21 the “Belgium Strategy “
And by the same guy too. Lord John Ponsomby.
Great show! Thanks!
No está vacío ahí viven los uruguayos. Hermoso país
No es que esta vacio
Pero se esta Vaciando poco a poco
Muchos Uruguayos se van a otros paises al toque que tienen la chance debido a la Alta Tasa de Impuestos
@sebastianmartinez1843cuiden su país y a su gente hermosa
@paulaansai6069 eso pideselo a nuestro inútil gobierno no a nosotros
@sebastianmartinez1843cualquiera...la población sigue creciendo!!! No se va nadie.
Uruguayan here! Nice video, thank you for making my country more visible for people in the world
Relativity matters. Uruguay has more people per square km than Argentina, and not much less than Brazil. So the population of Uruguay is not unusual relative to it's size.
pointless dumb video
@gerardomenendez8912Tonto es tu comentario y sin sentido.
@gerardomenendez8912 I agree. the initial premise is false/misleading at best.
I noticed this too, if Uruguay is empty Argentina is more empty, despite more people live there
@AB-fe6us hmm. Makes sense.
I really enjoyed this entertaining and informative video. Thanks
My host when I studied in Madrid was from Uruguay and the program director actually lives in Buenos Aires (her younger brother actually attended the same university as the program). If i remember correctly, i looked into women’s rights in Uruguay for my women and gender studied class and being rather egalitarian and the significance of Ortigas came up in my research. It’s just there’s so much opportunity elsewhere (even just across the plata) that it’s hard to compete
Спасибо за выпуск ❤
Greetings from Uruguay 🇺🇾 !!!!
Nice video, greetings from 📍 south neighbourhood, Uruguay
I love Uruguay
Another informative high-quality production. 🙂
Hey fellow Portlander. What do you use for your map animations? It's very well done. 😊
Thank you for the video, very educational, tons of historical facts in 15 minutes
Well written. Thanks.
eruwguy furtill
Lived in Uruguay for two years. Loved living in Montevideo and appreciated the rolling hills of its interior, not to mention its northeast coastline of nearly empty beaches!
Great video; so fascinating (especially how it's geography made it a perfect buffer zone)! I'm an American who chose to retire here, arriving 8 months ago and immediately applying for Permanent Residency. It's stability (politically and economically), tolerance, and tranquility drove my decision. Living in the Pocitos barrio of Montevideo I feel perfectly safe walking to and from fine restaurants, amongst fine, though sometimes crumbling, Art Deco buildings (which I'd love to restore). It does lack cultural attractions (unless you count soccer), yet it is far from all that superpower "stuff". While not a destination to advance your career or to lead an exciting life, it's perfectly suited to a relaxed, non-judgemental lifestyle. Learning Spanish to live here on a daily basis has been an absolute "must" though, since very few people here speak English.
Every Saturday there is a language exchange in Mercado Williman where you can practice Spanish, help other people with their English and meet other inmigrants. 😊
There are many cultural activities but you have to look for them. I've went to game jams that are events to create videogames with other people, my sister goes to multiple concerts and there are plays in the theathre to go.
Interesting video. One thing to add would be that Uruguay surface is bigger than England, South Corea or Bangladesh. In fact, is in the mid-table of the countries surfaces.
Uruguay is one of my favourite ever countries and the population is good enough actually for the economy and society on the whole,good friends!!!LONG LIVE,URUGUAY!!! 🇺🇾
well you go uruguay, and i'll go mine, hehe
@archangelmusic13Haha!!!😂
@depekthegreat359 haha!
Great video , thankyou
I left Uruguay 51 years ago to come to Australia. I still miss my little country 😢
You probably know Daniel Bertolone?
Fascinating! Thank you.
A small connection from my country was at the start of WW2 .HMNZS Achilles, She became famous for her part in the Battle of the River Plate, alongside HMS Ajax and HMS Exeter as they took on the German battle ship Graf Spee.
I have read, that a few members, of the Graf Spee's crew, settled in Uruguay, rather than go back into the war.
@danielcobbins8861 That would have been a smart thing to do.
Great video, Geoff
There are strong connections between Uruguay and Australia. Many early settlers came from Australia intent on setting up a utopia in neighbouring Paraguay.
The Paraguayan utopia bit didn't work out but a good many of these ex Australians stayed in the region including some of my family ancestors who moved to Uruguay.
To this day there are Australians with family relatives in th his region of South America. It is pleasing to note that like Australia, Uruguay is ranked among the world's few full democracies.
@jimgraham6722 en mi caso fue la revés. Muchos uruguayos en la dictadura que tuvimos en el año 72 decidieron emigrar a Australia. Mi familia estuvo a punto de hacerlo pero mi abuelo no quería dejar a sus padres solos. Se fué otra parte de la familia a New South Wales, con los cuales nos hemos visto un par de veces cada tantos años. Es un país muy lindo Australia.
Awesome stuff bro
It's amazing that a country with a small land mass has a small population
😂😂😂
I love Americans
Maybe try considering something known as population density or people per km²
If you compare it with other countries about the same size in land, it has much less population. For example, many European countries are similar in size or are smaller but they have much more population.
@ticholopelucheyes, but the video is specifically comparing Uruguay with Argentina and Brazil and its population density is higher than Argentina’s.
@Doug_in_NC Yes, but I was responding to this comment. The video is not well made because what makes sense is 1- you compare it with a similar size country or 2- you compare it with any country proportionally to their size (in case you want to compare it with Argentina and Brasil as you said).
That was amazing!!! 99% of what I know about Uruguay I learned in the last few minutes!
I am very impressed with the channnel, as well as the country it highlighted.
As Uruguayan I feel that you underestimated the value of our independence revolution. If the people of the Banda Oriental would had embraced any of the empires trying to get their land you'd be telling a different story. We declared our independence from "any power in the universe" on August 25th 1825, lord Ponsonby and the British empire knew there would be a neverending war otherwise (they knew it well, they had invaded the place previously and got kindly removed) and that was bad for business so they made their move. Ponsonby was acquainted and well regarded by the local authorities, it was easy for him to make the due "arrangements" for the recognition of our independence.
@hiedra68 muy bien dicho che.
I refuse to get smarter by just sitting and watching your videos! When do you release the next one?
SMALL COUNTRY BIG HEART. Uruguay nomá
Uruguay also relies a lot economically on nearby Buenos Aires. We did an overnight stay in Colonia de Sacramento when we visited BA two years ago and there were a lot of storefronts with "se vende" in the windows. But it does rank #1 on almost all South American metrics: education, air and water quality, roads, etc..
Today Uruguay is the most prosperous country in South America. Some refer to it as Switzerland of the South.
@RomanVarl. The most developed country in Latin America according to all international indices such as the Human Development Index, OECD, World Bank, etc., is Chile, not Uruguay.
I'm from Ireland, never heard Uruguay refered to as Switzerland of the South. But I have heard Buenos Aires compared to Paris before Argentina became a joke
I thought that was Chile
@pebystroll Uruguay does have a Swiss Colony, if you will. A small group of Swiss immigrants established themselves in an area of the country, west of Montevideo. This is what's now known as the city of Nueva Helvecia.
That’s Chile
Thank you for this brief history of a country I’ve visited twice and found most enjoyable as a change from the bustle of BA or Rio/SaoPaulo…the walk along the water front or small museums/art galleries and very affordable beef and tannat wine.
I hear Punte del Este is where the Atlantic gets warm enough to swim in; which is why all argentinians go there for vacation. :)
Hi there. Actually that’s not the reason. The season is because at Punta del Este is where officially the river ends and the ocean starts, and the difference in the saltiness and the color of the water is noticeable. Also tides and waves are much stronger. All this increases as you move eastwards.
Great clip!!!
Uruguay’s demographic growth was also greatly impacted by José Batlle y Ordóñez’s administration in the early 20th century. The separation of church and state and the relatively high independence for women at the time lowered birth rates, and it has stayed that way ever since.
The relative high standard of education and public health system also plays a role nowadays.
We enjoy our personal space ✨️
The "Banda Oriental" used to be 6 times bigger than actual Uruguay borders. Thoughout XIX century both Brazil and Argentina took several regions. Finally, another fact is that almost from the 1950's families had only two or maybe three kids, plus thounsands emigrating away since the 1970's. Population stood flat for 50+ years while Argentina's increased 50% And Brasil doubled.
I live just north of Porto Alegre, for 14 years and have never been to Uruguay... Your video has inspired intrest to travel there to get to know my neighbour to the south... Sounds Safe.
if Uruguay stayed with Brazil, we would be invincible in football. Smart UK move.
Idk if the Uruguayan region would be as good in football if they were a part of Brazil: Having won the World Cup gives Uruguay a sense of hope and proudness which has led to an important football culture. Although Brazil also has football culture and would have won many world cups, there wouldn't be the same sensation of "we have to be good at football"
It has always seemed strange to me how Brazilians (both jokingly and seriously) somehow think that it makes sense for Uruguay to be a part of Brazil rather than Argentina. Do Brazilians realize that Uruguay is in every way, culturally, demographically and geographically, an extension of Argentina? Like maybe because you guys don’t speak Spanish you don’t realize it, but Uruguay is in every single way identical to Argentina. An Uruguayan doesn’t stand out in Argentina in any way, we are literally unable to differentiate each other lol (which clearly wouldn’t happen with an Uruguayan in, idk, São Paulo)
@agme8045No, bro - just because you heard that from someone doesn’t mean Brazilians, in general, think Uruguay should be part of Brazil. Most people here have never even thought about that, and we actually reject that kind of colonizer mentality since we’ve had to deal with that painful past ourselves. So please don’t generalize. The majority of us respect Uruguay’s history and sovereignty, and we’re genuinely happy to have it as our neighboring country.
@agme8045actually it depends, I would say like 90% of the country is culturally closer to Argentina while the other 10% ia closer to Brasil. This 10% of the population speaks Portuñol, consumes Brasilian products and TV. Off course, this population is either on the border of Uruguay with Brasil or really close to it.
@joaquincarro3050 the thing is, that 10% shares some similarities with (southern) Brazil, they use some Portuguese words, maybe they watch some Brazilian tv or listen to Brazilian music. But the other 90% (as you said) is indistinguishable in every aspect from an Argentinian. It’s not that Argentinians and Uruguayans are kinda similar, or that Uruguay is somewhat influenced by Argentina, we are practically the same people divided in to two different nation-states. Have you ever been to Montevideo? It literally looks and feels like Buenos Aires or Rosario. Which makes total sense, since we are literally on two opposite sides of a river lol.
Idk, I just made the comment because I wonder if Brazilians realize this (how identical Argentina and Uruguay are). Other Hispanics usually notice the similarities rather quickly, but Brazilians (in general) are more isolated from the rest of South America.
Buen video! Saludos de Uruguay
9:18 a buffer? What - conveniently ignoring the fact there would still be a 1250km direct/contiguous border left between Argentina and Brazil?