This developed a uniformed population, cultural and ethnic unity characteristics that facilitated a democratic and tolerant country. Most of the young Uruguayans have studied a foreign language, in general English. The capital of Uruguay, Montevideo, has been recently declared by specialized magazines as the second safest capital city in the world. An example is the nightlife. In other cities such as Punta del Este, you can see residential houses without grates or fencing.
Sanitary standards are very high in Uruguay.
It is the only country in South America where no cholera cases were reported. The stability of Uruguay, the democratic and cultural tradition and high security makes it a remarkable exception in the region. Uruguay in conjunction with Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay is a member of the Mercosur and Montevideo was named its administrative capital. Tradditionally the Uruguayan economy was based on the exploitation of the cattle production. Now the production has diversified and forestry, fishing and dairy industry is burgeoning by the day.