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Uruguay Neighboring Countries

Uruguay is located in South America (Americas), with its capital in Montevideo. The official language is Spanish. The currency is Uruguayan peso.

What are the neighboring countries of Uruguay? Uruguay shares land borders with 2 countries. These Uruguay neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Uruguay at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Uruguay neighboring countries are: Argentina and Brazil. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Uruguay and its border countries. The map highlights Uruguay in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Uruguay

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Uruguay?

Uruguay shares land borders with 2 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Uruguay?

The neighboring countries of Uruguay are: Argentina and Brazil.

Which other countries in Americas have the same number of neighbors as Uruguay?

Countries in Americas with 2 land borders: Belize, Costa Rica, French Guiana, El Salvador, Ecuador, Nicaragua, United States, Panama.

Which countries in Americas have more neighbors than Uruguay?

Countries in Americas with more than 2 land borders: Bolivia, Peru, Honduras, Guatemala, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and 3 more....

Which countries in Americas have fewer neighbors than Uruguay?

Countries in Americas with fewer than 2 land borders: Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Caribbean Netherlands, Saint Barthélemy, Turks and Caicos Islands, Curaçao, Montserrat, British Virgin Islands, United States Minor Outlying Islands, Bermuda, and 24 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Uruguay?

The capitals of countries bordering Uruguay are:
  • Argentina: Buenos Aires
  • Brazil: Brasília

What are the country codes of Uruguay's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Uruguay's neighbors are:
  • Argentina: AR (ISO 2) / ARG (ISO 3)
  • Brazil: BR (ISO 2) / BRA (ISO 3)