About Uruguay About Uruguay Uruguay, with a population of over three million people, occupies a strategic position in South America with excellent port facilities and easy access to neighbouring country markets. Uruguay's capital, Montevideo, with 1.5 million people, is the administrative capital of Mercosur. Foreign investment has an important role to play in the countinuing development of the Uruguayan economy. According to international rating agencies, Uruguay is one of the top three Latin American countries offering the least risk to investors.
Rainfall occurs in all seasons, but is generally heavier in the winter months.
Holidays December is a quiet month in Montevideo, and business activities lessen considerably. Language Spanish is the official language of Uruguay, although English is sometimes spoken in the business community. Business travellers should have a good working knowledge of Spanish, or use a translator to conduct business. Business documentation should be in Spanish. Other languages such as French, Portuguese and German are used to a lesser degree.