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	Travel in Montevideo, Uruguay - History
		Uruguay's fragile independence was repeatedly threatened during the 19th century - militarily by Argentina and Brazil, and economically by Britain.
		Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay and of the department of Montevideo.
		Uruguay was the scene of complicated interaction of local, Argentine, and Brazilian influences that culminated in the nine-year siege of Montevideo by a combined Argentine-Uruguayan army from 1843 to 1851.
	www.americatravelling.net /uruguay/montevideo/montevideo_history.htm (655 words)

	Montevideo, Uruguay - Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger. Sheboygan, Wisconsin
		Landmarks include the Cerro (hill) for which Montevideo (from the Portuguese "Monte vide eu," "I see a hill") is named; the mausoleum of José Gervasio Artigas, the Uruguayan national hero; the Cabildo, formerly the seat of the national legislature; and an ornate cathedral (1790-1804).
		In Montevideo are the University of the Republic (1849), the Institute of Higher Studies (1928), the National Historical Museum (1900), and the National Museum of Fine Arts (1911).
		Montevideo was founded by the Spanish governor of Buenos Aires in 1726 to secure the area against Portuguese infiltration from Brazil.
	www.galenfrysinger.com /montevideo_uruguay.htm (309 words)

	Montevideo Uruguay Tourist Information and Dining
		Montevideo's shoreline is devoted to miles of beaches, a small craft marina and an active working harbor with heavy shipping traffic.
		Montevideo is not chic city, but as in other mid-size cities in South America and in Europe, a certain decorum is respected.
		Montevideo's art dealers are rich stores of information, and, despite heavy foot traffic through their galleries, tend to be generous with their time.
	www.biddingtons.com /content/bentleymontevideo.html (1621 words)

	Uruguay (09/06)
		Montevideo was founded by the Spanish in the early 18th century as a military stronghold; its natural harbor soon developed into a commercial center competing with Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires.
		Uruguay's early 19th century history was shaped by ongoing conflicts between the British, Spanish, Portuguese, and colonial forces for dominance in the Argentina-Brazil-Uruguay region.
		Uruguay is a strong advocate of constitutional democracy, political pluralism, and individual liberties.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/2091.htm (3646 words)

	Montevideo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The current population estimates for Montevideo are 1,349,000 in the city proper and 1,814,400 in the greater metropolitian region.
		In 1828, the town became the capital of Uruguay.
		Montevideo hosted all the matches of the 1930 FIFA World Cup, winning the tournament by defeating Argentina 4-2, and later in 1950 defeated Brazil 2-1 achieving it second World Cup Championship.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Montevideo (1010 words)

	CLIA - Cruise Line International Association
		Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay, which is one of the smallest yet most popular countries in all of South America.
		Uruguay is located south of Brazil and bordered by Argentina to the west.
		Hilly green meadows laced with sparkling rivers and streams comprise a large portion of the landscape, and near the coast, the beaches are excellent.
	www.cruising.org /planyourcruise/wwdest/overview.cfm?recordID=193 (323 words)

	Learn Spanish In Uruguay ~ Spanish Schools In Montevideo
		Uruguay is home to well over 300 miles of long sandy beaches, rolling hills, streams and rivers.
		Uruguay has a history that extends back centuries, and as you travel through it, you will have a chance to see and witness some amazing architecture and customs that date back to the colonial era.
		Uruguay is a fantastic destination for our clients because the country offers a wide array of interesting things to see and do.
	www.spanishabroad.com /uruguay.htm (369 words)

	Uruguay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Uruguay, officially the Eastern Republic of Uruguay or the Republic East of the Uruguay (River) (Spanish: República Oriental del Uruguay; pron.
		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'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 (1828 words)

	Montevideo News
		Montevideo, Oct 24 Uruguay wakes up Tuesday under two labor strikes convoked by employers of the transport sector and the national labor union PIT-CNT.
		MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The Republic of Uruguay, in accordance with the schedule of its previously announced invitation to holders of Eligible Bonds to exchange their bonds for the New...
		Montevideo, Oct 22 Owners of trucks and taxis in Uruguay will stage from Monday a nationwide strike to reject a hike in the fuel prices boosted by the government.
	www.topix.net /uy/montevideo (734 words)

	LDS Temples - Mormon Temples - Montevideo Uruguay Temple
		The Montevideo Uruguay Temple site is on property acquired by the Church in the 1960s and known locally as "Mormon grounds." It also houses two mission headquarters, a distribution center and Church offices.
		This is a day of tremendous importance for Uruguay," said Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve who presided at the temple's groundbreaking ceremony.
		Where I once served as president of the Montevideo District, now I see many worthy families, many missionaries, many stakes in the blossoming of the work.
	www.ldschurchtemples.com /cgi-bin/pages.cgi?montevideo (425 words)

	Montevideo travel guide - Wikitravel
		Montevideo is the pleasant capital city of Uruguay, a country in South America.
		It reads "Honouring diversity is honouring life; Montevideo is for the respect of all identities and sexual orientations".
		Ciudad Vieja Hostel[1], in the Core of the Historical Heart of the City and in the Middle of Montevideo’s Nightlife.
	wikitravel.org /en/Montevideo (858 words)

	Montevideo, Uruguay: Unitas III
		We tied up quayside Montevideo, Uruguay on a Friday morning and were ashore on Liberty (sweet liberty) by noon.
		Henri Rojle MR2 (a Swedish national) and I found ourselves strolling through one of Montevideo's middle class neighborhoods where the women out and about were well dressed even chic (later we learned Latin women never go out dressed casually - and their men take pride in that!).
		Dinner was served by a maid, the meal sparkled with good conversation and humor (Uruguay being one of the few countries the U.S. hadn't stepped on).
	www.ussmullinnix.com /Story/montevideo_uruguay_unitas_iii.htm (1479 words)

	Montevideo - Celebrations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		In 1949 the citizens of Montevideo, Uruguay presented the people of Montevideo, Minnesota an 11 foot bronze statue of Jose Artigas, Montevideo, Uruguay's "Father of Independence." The statue of Jose Artigas overlooks the main thoroughfare of Montevideo known as Artigas Plaza.
		Fireworks, arts and crafts, sports events, Taste of Montevideo and a variety of other entertainment and activities for the entire family.
		Celebrating the river heritage of the Montevideo area, this recent addition to Montevideo's annual festivals is sure to delight all.
	www.montevideomn.org /celebration.html (360 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Americas \| Transport strike cripples Uruguay
		Uruguay's government has increased the price of diesel, imposing a tax to pay for a subsidy on bus fares.
		Residents in the capital, Montevideo, have already reported a shortage of some fruits and vegetables.
		Uruguay provides much of its own food but almost everything else in this nation of just over three million people is imported from elsewhere in South America and this strike threatens to bite hard and quickly.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/europe/6079312.stm (271 words)

	Learn Spanish in Montevideo 2, Uruguay
		The smallest Hispanic country in South America, Uruguay is bordered to the north by Brazil, to the west by Argentina, to the south by the Rio Plata, and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean.
		Located on the Rio Plata, Montevideo (population 1.9 million) is lively and modern, yet more like a large town than a city.
		Nine sandy beaches stretch along Montevideo’s waterfront, and one is only 3 blocks from the school.
	www.amerispan.com /language_schools/Uruguay/Montevideo_2/3644 (314 words)

	Montevideo : Introduction \| Frommers.com
		Montevideo, the southernmost capital on the continent, is home to half the country's population.
		On the banks of the Río de la Plata, Montevideo first existed as a fortress of the Spanish Empire and developed into a major port city in the mid-18th century.
		Indeed, the richness of Montevideo's architecture is unrivaled in South America.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/montevideo/2316010001.html (247 words)

	Uruguay Trip
		Because most of Uruguay's public debt is in dollars, a prolonged slide in the value of its currency has almost doubled the debt since 1998, to 52% of GDP.
		Even with the new austerity measures, the government expects further currency weakness to lift the debt to 65% of GDP by 2004, by when it hopes this ratio will start falling.
		Founded in 1862 by Swiss settlers, it became Uruguay's first interior agricultural colony, churning out wheat for the mills in Montevideo.
	www.duke.edu /~gwc/uruguay_trip.htm (961 words)

	MiamiHerald.com \| 10/20/2006 \| Uruguay army chief fired over political meeting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay - (AP) -- The leftist government of President Tabaré Vázquez fired the commander of Uruguay's army on Thursday for meeting with politicians.
		Uruguay's president was out of town Thursday, but his office issued a communiqué saying ``the internal situation in the three branches of the armed forces is one of calm and full acceptance of the government's decision.''
		The meeting included two-time former President Julio María Sanguinetti, former Defense Minister Yamandú Fau and at least two army generals, Pedro Aguerre and Miguel Dalmao, who were put under military arrest for five days.
	www.miami.com /mld/miamiherald/15802879.htm (347 words)

	Uruguay Travel Information \| Lonely Planet Destination Guide
		More an historical than a natural attraction, this coastal park contains the hilltop Fortaleza de Santa Teresa, begun by the Portuguese but captured...
		Uruguay may be pint-sized, but it's certainly big-hearted when it comes to attractions.
		It contains one of South America's most interesting capitals, charming colonial towns, the hilly interior (true gaucho country) and a cluster of internationally renowned beach resorts.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/south-america/uruguay (133 words)

	Intercountry Adoption Uruguay
		ADOPTION AUTHORITY IN URUGUAY: The government adoption authority in Uruguay is the Departamento de Adopción y Legitimación Adoptiva (DLAYA or Department of Adoption and Legitimating of Adoptions).
		It is important to note that while this may fulfill the adoption requirement in Uruguay, it will not necessarily fulfill the U.S. immigration requirements.
		Any person more than 25 years old and at least fifteen years older than the child to be adopted, who has had the prospective child under his/her care for at least one year is eligible to adopt.
	travel.state.gov /family/adoption/country/country_346.html (2097 words)

	Visit Montevideo from Visit-Uruguay
		Home to almost 50% of the nation's population, Montevideo is a modern metropolis with a historical old town dating back to colonial times.
		To help you find a suitable hotel, you may view the hotels by category and price range (for a double room).
		For general information about Uruguay, see our About Uruguay page with local, international and entertaining links.
	www.visit-uruguay.com /montevideo.htm (107 words)

	British Embassy, Montevideo Home
		We are the official representation of the British Government in Uruguay. This website provides information about our work and services, including commercial, consular, press and public affairs as well as many useful links to British organisations.
		In commemoration of the bicentenary of the British in the River Plate, the British Embassy in Montevideo is organising a programme of activities during 2006.
		It also answers questions asked by British citizens living in Uruguay about topics such as passport services and voting in the UK elections.
	www.britishembassy.gov.uk /servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1057657562430 (485 words)

	Uruguay Montevideo Mission Homepage
		This page is dedicated to those who served in the Uruguay Montevideo Mission.
		The Uruguay Montevideo Mission Forum: a place where you can post questions and topics and other return missionaries can answer them.
		Although this site is designed to complement and illustrate the teachings and beliefs of the before mentioned church, no content within this site should be taken as official church policy or doctrine.
	www.asquared.com /inetpub/urumission (307 words)

	Embassy of the United States of America - Montevideo, Uruguay
		Embassy of the United States of America - Montevideo, Uruguay
		Uruguay: Economic Summary - Assembled and updated by the U.S. Embassy in Uruguay (Pdf file)
		The Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts - Dedicated to the diffusion of Uruguayan cultural heritage among communities in the United States
	montevideo.usembassy.gov /usaweb/paginas/06-01EN.shtml (204 words)

	Montevideo Uruguay Hotels ... Jake.com
		They offer a variety of services and amenities such as full service restaurants and swimming...
		Montevideo, UY Its Excellent Location in Front of the Ramba -Most Interesting View of Montevideo,Allows Easy Access -To the Citys Top Shopping,Dinning and Entertainment...
		The Sheraton Montevideo Hotel has 197 rooms, 9 suites and one Presidential suite.
	hotels.jake.com /int/uy/montevideo-hotels.html (309 words)

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	ICANN \| Meetings in Montevideo \| 7-10 September 2001
		ICANN's next round of meetings will be held (7-10 September 2001), in Montevideo, Uruguay.
		Click Here for details of the webcasts and remote participation opportunities for those unable to attend the meetings in person.
		Pre-registration for the Montevideo meetings is now available.
	www.icann.org /montevideo (764 words)

	Current local time in Montevideo - Uruguay
		When can I call/have a meeting with someone in Montevideo?
		Show time difference between Montevideo time and other time zones
		UTC is Coordinated Universal Time, GMT is Greenwich Mean Time.
	www.timeanddate.com /worldclock/city.html?n=163 (249 words)

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