How old is Jose Mujica?
87 years (May 20, 1935)José Mujica / Age
When was Jose Mujica president?
March 1, 2010 – March 1, 2015José Mujica / Presidential term
What is Jose Mujica's full name?
José Alberto Mujica CordanoJosé Mujica / Full name
Who is the ruler of Uruguay?
The current president since 1 March 2020 is Luis Lacalle Pou, who is the 42nd president of Uruguay—and also the son of the 36th president, Luis Alberto Lacalle.
Who is the poor prime minister?
José MujicaOther political affiliationsBroad Front Tupamaros (1966–1972)Spouse(s)Lucía Topolansky ( m. 2005)OccupationFarmerSignature26 more rows
Is Uruguay a poor country?
With a population of more than 3.4 million and about 60% of them comprising the middle class, Uruguay stands as one of the most economically stable countries in the region. In fact, Uruguay has the lowest poverty rate in South America and ranks high on such well-being indices as the Human Development Index.
What language does Uruguay speak?
SpanishUruguay / Official languageSpanish is spoken throughout Uruguay, although in Rivera and other borderland towns close to Brazil an admixture of Portuguese and Spanish can be heard, often in a slang called portuñol, from the words português and español.
What is Uruguay known for?
Uruguay is the smallest Spanish speaking country in South America. ... Uruguay means “river of painted birds” ... Uruguay is the biggest consumer of beef in the world. ... It has the longest national anthem in the world. ... Uruguay hosted the 1st World cup ever. ... Uruguayans are obsessed with Mate.More items...•
Is Uruguay a developed country?
You may be surprised to read that Uruguay is one of the most developed countries in Latin America with a very high quality of life. The climate in Uruguay is pleasant all year round.
Is Uruguay a communist country?
Uruguay is today a democratic constitutional republic, with a president who serves as both head of state and head of government. Uruguay is a developing country with a high-income economy, and is ranked first in Latin America in democracy, peace, low perception of corruption, and e-government.
What is Uruguay religion?
Christianity is the largest religion in Uruguay with Catholics having the most adherents, but over 37% of the population is irreligious. Church and state are officially separated since 1916.
Who is famous in Uruguay?
The national hero of Uruguay is José Gervasio Artigas (1764–1850), who led the fight for independence against Brazil and Portugal. Juan Antonio Lavalleja (1786? –1853) directed the uprising that established Uruguay's independence in 1828. The nation's first two presidents were Gen.