Latin Trade, August 1st, 2000
VISITORS TO URUGUAY WILL FIND a vibrant and picturesque capital city, historic colonial towns and Riviera-style beach resorts. Beyond those attractions, this smallest Hispanic country on the continent, wedged between giants Argentina and Brazil, also is said to have more cattle, sheep and horses than people -- a tribute to the lasting influence of gaucho traditions. Modern-day Uruguayans, however, are among the most cosmopolitan and educated people in Latin America, with a strong middle class and a thirst for learning. Education and intellectual pursuits are highly prized. Few cities in Latin...
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