what is uruguay cattle population?
This land, Uruguay, lacking in gold or silver, became home to wild cattle descended from those brought by the Spanish before the land was even settled. Under these circumstances, the beef industry cemented itself early on as a pillar of the countryâs identity and its economy. With a population of only 3.4 million, Uruguay is now known for its premium English breed of cattle that roam uninhibited in one of the best preserved pastures in the world. Gauchos (i.e. cowboys) clad in ponchos, swinging bolas, facos dangling down their leather belts, dot the middle plains.