Title: Uruguay: reading activity
Course: Inglés - 1º C.B. > Section: My country

Uruguay: a beautiful country

Uruguay is a fascinating country located on the south-east coast of South America. It gets its name from the river which runs on its west giving life and energy to a great people. “Uruguay” is a Guaraní word which means “River of the Painted Birds”.

As Uruguay lies between two of the largest countries in the region, Argentina  and  Brazil, most  Uruguayans believe they live in a  small country. But, it is just a matter of  perspective  and  relativity: Uruguay with its 176,220 sq km is larger than  England and  many other European  countries.

 However, Uruguay has a population of just 3,4 million and almost 50% live in the  metropolitan  area of  Montevideo, the capital.

Uruguay

Uruguay is a fascinating country located on the south-east coast of South America. It gets its name from the river which runs on its west giving life and energy to a great people.   “Uruguay” is a Guaraní word which means “River of the Painted Birds”.

As Uruguay lies between two of the biggest countries in the region, Argentina and Brazil, most Uruguayans believe they live in a small country. But, it is just a matter of perspective and relativity: Uruguay with its 176,220 sq km is bigger than England and many other European countries.  However, Uruguay has a population of just 3,2 million and almost 50% live in the metropolitan area of  Montevideo, the capital.

Read and find a continent:

- South America
Feedback: Correct. The other continents are: Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia.
- America
Feedback: Yes, but the complete name is South America
- south america
Feedback: Yes, but please use CAPITAL LETTERSñ South America

Uruguay, Find 2

Uruguay is a fascinating country located on the south-east coast of South America. It gets its name from the river which runs on its west giving life and energy to a great people.   “Uruguay” is a Guarani word which means “River of the Painted Birds”.

As Uruguay lies between two of the biggest countries in the region, Argentina and Brazil, most Uruguayans believe they live in a small country. But, it is just a matter of perspective and relativity: Uruguay with its 176,220 sq km is bigger than England and many other European countries.  However, Uruguay has a population of just 3,2 million and almost 50% live in the metropolitan area of  Montevideo, the capital.

Find a language:

- Guarani
Feedback: Correct. This language is still spoken in Paraguay.

Uruguay, Find 3

Uruguay is a fascinating country located on the south-east coast of South America. It gets its name from the river which runs on its west giving life and energy to a great people.   “Uruguay” is a Guarani word which means “River of the Painted Birds”.

As Uruguay lies between two of the biggest countries in the region, Argentina and Brazil, most Uruguayans believe they live in a small country. But, it is just a matter of perspective and relativity: Uruguay with its 176,220 sq km is bigger than England and many other European countries.  However, Uruguay has a population of just 3,2 million and almost 50% live in the metropolitan area of  Montevideo, the capital.

The name of an animal:

- Birds

Uruguay, find 4

Uruguay is a fascinating country located on the south-east coast of South America. It gets its name from the river which runs on its west giving life and energy to a great people.   “Uruguay” is a Guarani word which means “River of the Painted Birds”.

As Uruguay lies between two of the biggest countries in the region, Argentina and Brazil, most Uruguayans believe they live in a small country. But, it is just a matter of perspective and relativity: Uruguay with its 176,220 sq km is bigger than England and many other European countries.  However, Uruguay has a population of just 3,2 million and almost 50% live in the metropolitan area of  Montevideo, the capital.

Find a European country:

- England

Uruguay, Matching borders

Uruguay is a fascinating country located on the south-east coast of South America. It gets its name from the river which runs on its west giving life and energy to a great people.   “Uruguay” is a Guarani word which means “River of the Painted Birds”.

As Uruguay lies between two of the biggest countries in the region, Argentina and Brazil, most Uruguayans believe they live in a small country. But, it is just a matter of perspective and relativity: Uruguay with its 176,220 sq km is bigger than England and many other European countries.  However, Uruguay has a population of just 3,2 million and almost 50% live in the metropolitan area of  Montevideo, the capital.

- West of Uruguay:
Feedback: Argentina
- North of Uruguay:
Feedback: Brazil
- South of Uruguay:
Feedback: River Plate