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	Uruguay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is bordered by Brazil to the north, the Uruguay River to the west, the estuary of the Río de la Plata (literally "River of Silver", but commonly known in English as "River Plate") to the southwest, with Argentina on the other bank of both, and finally the South Atlantic Ocean to the southeast.
		Uruguay then experienced a series of elected and appointed presidents and saw conflicts with neighboring states, political and economic fluctuations and modernization, and large inflows of immigrants, mostly from Europe.
		Uruguay's economy is characterised by an export-oriented agricultural sector, a well-educated workforce, and high levels of social spending, as well as a developed industrial sector.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Uruguay (1865 words)

	Argentina Flag
		The blue and white colors of this flag were taken from the colors used in the Argentinean revolution against Spain in the early 1800's.
		It was formed into a flag by General Manuel Belgrano, the leader of the revolution until his death in 1820.
		The sun in the center of the flag is called the Sun of May, representing both figuratively and literally the sun that shown through the clouds on 25 May 1810 when the revolution started leading to the ultimate independence of Argentina.
	www.ultimateflags.com /int/argentina.html (85 words)

	Encyclopedia: Flag of Uruguay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Flag ratio: 2:3 The flag of the Treinta y Tres pays homage to the disembarkment of the Treinta y Tres Orientales at the Agraciada Beach, on the 19th of April, 1825.
		National flags A national flag is a flag that symbolises a country and that can usually be flown by citizens of that country.
		This overview contains the flags of self-proclaimed states that have declared their independence, exert control over (at least part of) the claimed territory and population, but have not been acknowledged as independent states by the international community at large.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Flag-of-Uruguay (567 words)

	Historical flags of Uruguay
		However this flag did not follow the 1828 law correctly, so it was changed soon after that to the correct design.
		The first flag was changed in short time to the correct flag (10 white stripes and 9 light blue stripes) regulated by the law of December 1828.
		The 1828 flag was changed by the law of 11 July 1830 to a 9 stripes flag (5 white+4 blue) using since that moment the same logic used in the USA to count all the stripes to represent the subdivisions of the country.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/uy_hist.html (1051 words)

	Flag of Uruguay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The flag of Uruguay was first adopted by law on December 16, 1828.
		It had 17 stripes until July 12, 1830, when a new law reduced the number of stripes to nine.
		The 9 horizontal stripes that the flag have, represent the 9 original states.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_Uruguay (89 words)

	Thirty-three Orientals flag (Uruguay: 18xx) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The flag of the "33 Orientales" (eastern 33) is [in horizontal stripes of] blue, white and red with the motto "Libertad o Muerte" ("Freedom or Death") on the center in fl.
		This is one of the official National Flags of Uruguay.
		This flag, with a darker blue upper stripe, it tagged as in use in 1819-1820 in Paraguay, at http://www.softcha.com/historia2.htm; it is shown in 2:3 ratio, as all the others.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/xl_33or.html (175 words)

	Uruguay Flag - World Flags 101 - Uruguayan Flags
		The flag of Uruguay consists of nine alternating stripes of equal width.
		The Uruguay flag was adopted on July 11, 1830, making it one of the world's oldest flags.
		The colors of the Uruguay flag were inspired by the flag of Argentina; while the United States national flag influenced the design.
	www.worldflags101.com /u/uruguay-flag.aspx (253 words)

	Flag of Uruguay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		As with many of the South American countries, the flag of Uruguay features blue and white as its colors and an image of the Sun of May. The canton, or the upper left-hand corner, of the flag is the picture of the Sun of May, which has been the national emblem since the nineteenth century.
		The rest of the flag is made up of nine alternating blue and white stripes that are meant to represent the nine departments, or political divisions, of Uruguay.
		The Uruguay national flag was adopted in 1830, the same year it became a fully independent nation.
	www.special-tplus.com /flag-of-uruguay.html (224 words)

	Flag 1782-1817 (Thailand)
		The identical sun drawing appears in the canton of the flag of Uruguay, to the hoist side of the central white stripe of the flag of Buenos Ayres (sic) and in the middle of the vertical red-white-red flag of Peru.
		It shows the first flag adopted in 1782 by King Rama I (reigned 1782-1809) and the second one adopted in 1817 by King Rama II (reigned 1809-1824).
		According to The booklet of Thai Flags, Thailand Fine Arts Department, 1977, the 1782 and 1817 flags were used as state flag together with the plain red flag as civil flag until the white elephant on red flag was introduced in 1855 by Rama IV.
	www.allstates-flag.com /fotw/flags/th1782.html (358 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| Americas \| Country profiles \| Country profile: Uruguay
		Uruguay has traditionally been better off than many other countries in South America, and is known for its advances in education, its long-established social security system and liberal laws governing social issues such as divorce.
		Uruguay's colonial towns, beach resorts and a year-round mild climate have contributed to an increasingly-important tourist industry.
		In the 19th century Uruguay's newly-won independence was followed by a prolonged and ruinous conflict between two political factions - the land-owning Blancos (whites) and the urban Colorados (reds).
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/americas/country_profiles/1229360.stm (641 words)

	Uruguay, flag of -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		national flag consisting of five white stripes and four blue stripes arranged horizontally and a white canton bearing a golden “Sun of May.” The flag's width-to-length ratio is 2 to 3.
		Its width-to-length ratio varies: proportions of 1 to 2 and of 9 to 14 are commonly used on land, while the ratio 2 to 3 is used at sea.
		It is hoped that in its own land, a flag will command the respect of the citizens; abroad, it should be respected as the emblem of a self-governing people.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9093983 (756 words)

	Uruguay - Voyager, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Uruguay is a country of many diverse people and cultures.
		Uruguay is the second-smallest country in South America, after Suriname.
		The most popular sport in Uruguay is football (called fútbol in Spanish), and the country has earned many honours in that sport, including gold medals at the 1924 and 1928 Olympics and two World Cups.
	www.voyager.in /Uruguay (1863 words)

	Uruguay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The flag description that I used to have always: nine horizontal stripes of white and blue with white square canton covering five top stripes, including a yellow sun in splendor.
		The external diameter of the Uruguayan sun is 11/15 the side of the square canton of the flag.
		In a recent visit of the spanish Kings to Uruguay, the Artigas flag, the national flag and the 33 Orientales flag shown togheter (as usual) in official acts and military parades.
	flagspot.net /flags/uy.html (508 words)

	Uruguay - Flag - Introduction - Background
		Annexed by Brazil as a separate province in 1821, Uruguay declared its independence four years later and secured its freedom in 1828 after a three-year struggle.
		A violent Marxist urban guerrilla movement named the Tupamaros, launched in the late 1960s, led Uruguay's president to agree to military control of his administration in 1973.
		Uruguay's political and labor conditions are among the freest on the continent.
	www.exxun.com /Uruguay/a_fg.html (422 words)

	Uruguay - Wikitravel
		Uruguay is a country in Southern South America.
		Uruguay is also acquiring a reputation for its fine wines, especially those made from the Tannat grape.
		Work permits are not particularly difficult to obtain and Uruguay lets you convert a tourist visa to a work visa without leaving the country.
	wikitravel.org /en/Uruguay (1090 words)

	Flags of the World
		The sun is the "Sun of May" first used in Argentina and is derived from its historical ties with what was then the United Provinces of the River Plata.
		It is identical to the "government" flag except the seal is omitted.
		Flags for Outdoor use are made of 100% heavyweight nylon and finished with strong canvas headings and brass grommets.
	www.eagleflag.com /International/Uruguay.htm (143 words)

	National Flag of Uruguay
		This illustration of the Uruguay Flag is available for immediate download as a single flag or as part of a complete set of international flags.
		Two sizes for each country flag are available: one in the official proportions as specified by the particular country and one in a standardized 3:5 ratio.
		Both the EPS and WMF versions are vector based graphics allowing you to print high resolution flags at any size from as small as a postage stamp to as large as a billboard.
	www.flagart.com /flags/uruguay.htm (443 words)

	uruguay flag Outdoor Decor - Compare Prices and Reviews - Shop Smart at Shopzilla!
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	Uruguay
		Uruguay, on the east coast of South America south of Brazil and east of Argentina, is comparable in size to Oklahoma.
		Uruguay revolted against Spain in 1811, only to be conquered in 1817 by the Portuguese from Brazil.
		Uruguay, made prosperous by meat and wool exports, founded a welfare state early in the 20th century under President José Batlle y Ordóñez, who ruled from 1903 to 1929.
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108124.html (820 words)

	Uruguay Flag
		These flags are the made to the highest standards in the USA.
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		Uruguay stick flag 12 x 18 inch, mounted on a 24 inch wooden stick.
	www.united-states-flag.com /world-uruguay.html (381 words)

	Uruguay Flag - Nylon (5' x 8')
		This 5' X 8' flag of Uruguay is authentically reproduced with special attention to detail and durability.
		Each flag is made with a heavy polyester heading and two brass grommets.
		Uruguay Flag - Nylon (2' x 3')
	www.njflags.com /urflny5x8.html (135 words)

	uruguay flag and description
		The current flag of Uruguay was officially adopted on July 11, 1830.
		The blue and white colors are modeled after the flag of Argentina, and the nine stripes represent the nine departments within the country.
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	www.graphicmaps.com /webimage/flags/countrys/samerica/uruguay.htm (193 words)

	Uruguay - Flag
		The flag is modelled on the Stars and Stripes of the United States' flag.
		In the middle of the flag is a mehrab, an arch in a mosque where the congregation stands, and a mender, a pulpit in a mosque.
		The mehrab and mender are both in white, and are enclosed by wheat.
	www.tiscali.co.uk /reference/encyclopaedia/countryfacts/uruguay_flag.html (140 words)

	flagsonline.net Flag of Uruguay
		The area known today as Uruguay was explored by Spain in the early 16th century, but strong resistance from the indigenous people, called the Charrua and an apparent lack of precious metals, as found in other neighbouring South American countries, meant significant European colonial settlement and rule didn't begin until the 17th century.
		Two years later, the first constitution of the Republic of Uruguay was proclaimed and on the 12th of July 1830, the current national flag was adopted.
		The national flag of Argentina inspired the colours of Uruguay's flag, while the United States national flag influenced the design.
	www.flagsonline.net /urug.htm (244 words)

	FLAG IMAGES - URUGUAY GRAY LARGE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Just include a link to use this flag for free.
		The flag of Uruguay features nine equal horizontal stripes of white (top and bottom) alternating with blue.
		In the upper hoist-side corner is a white square with a yellow sun bearing a human face -- known as the Sun of May -- and 16 alternating triangular and wavy rays.
	www.3dflags.com /html/en/icon/classic/u/urugu_2fsgl.html (91 words)

	Uruguay Travel \| Guide to travelling Uruguay \| Travellerspoint
		Though it doesn't have all the dramatic scenery its neighbours have, Uruguay does boast 200 miles (320 km) worth of beaches on the Atlantic.
		And it is these beaches which Uruguay has tactfully fashioned into attractive destinations for tourists.
		Login or become a member and be the first to add a comment about Uruguay.
	www.travellerspoint.com /destination.cfm?country=Uruguay (214 words)

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		The flags are made of heavyweight 200 denier nylon with heading and brass grommets.
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	Buy Uruguay Flags, Uruguay Flags for sale, 3x5 Uruguay International Flags inexpensively priced and on sale. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		This flag of Uruguay is made of a durable, lightweight polyester material and is fully dyed and sewn on all sides with grommets.
		These Uruguay country flags are ideal for indoor display and occasional outdoor use.
		They are perfect to hang in school gymnasiums, school classrooms or business offices, use as parade flags, display at church mission conferences, or attaching to a flag pole.
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	Uruguay Flag - Nylon (3' x 5')
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		This 3' X 5' flag of Uruguay is authentically reproduced with special attention to detail and durability.
		Uruguay Flag - Nylon (5' x 8')
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	Uruguay Travel Information \| Lonely Planet Destination Guide
		This South American pocket is bursting at the seams with charming treats.
		The Museo Didáctico Artiguista in Maldonado was set up in honour of Uruguay's independence hero.
		Uruguay may be pint-sized, but it's certainly big-hearted when it comes to attractions.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/south-america/uruguay (156 words)

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