Uruguay
Uruguay is a country in the southeastern coast of South America. It was part of Spanish territory around the River Plate, and then a providence of Brazil. It became an independent country, between Argentina and Brazil, in 1828 (Bell, 222). Uruguay is a low-lowing; the highest ground is 1600 ft. After independence was declared in 1825, wars disturbed the republic for 75 years (Bell, 222).
Uruguay has a host of lively festival that helps build pride in the vivid nation. The times between Christmas and New Year's Day when we are having fun with our family. Uruguayan's are preparing for the next big festival on their calendar, Epiphany (Epifanía).Held on January 6, and family exchange large meals. Candlemas (Día de la Candelaria) a religious holiday …show more content…
This choice is made from cotton fibers and these garments can last for a number of years. Although these clothes are now available in a variety of styles and colors the button at the ankle clearly identifies them as bombachas de campo. Wearers are able to use this ankle button to tighten the fit of the flared pants around the legs whenever they wish. Most of these trousers are offered in traditional colors such as white, black, green or navy blue. Ponchos are simple garments favored by gauchos but these have long been one of the most commonly worn items related to Uruguay clothing. The poncho is similar to a cape and it is worn in the cooler months for protection against the cold and wind. Espadrilles, or alpargatas, are a type of footwear that is often associated with Uruguay clothing." (Explore-Uruguay.com)
Uruguayan's dishes have a lot of Italy and Spain influences. Due to the country's plentiful of meat production and milk, which lets them eat and drink more than some places in Europe. Chivito is very popular among the people it contains sliced steak, ham, cheese, eggs and mayonnaise. For dessert Arroz con leche which is rice pudding. The beverage of choice Mate contains Yerba mata (that's a type of plant) and hot …show more content…
He had served as president from 2005 to 2010 while being a lifelong militant in the Uruguayan Socialist Party. He founded the first medical clinic in his childhood neighborhood of Las Teja. He graduated from medical school of the University of the Republic, Montevideo, in 1972. He entered private practice as an oncologist and was known as a premier physician in the country. Vazquez was the first leftist president in Uruguay by joining former guerrillas, socialists, communists and independent leftist. He served to help the poor by making health care more available while opposing abortion, he vetoed a bill making abortion legal in Uruguay. He also created a program to provide laptop computers to all primary school children in Uruguay. He has formed a coalition with many different parties should keep him in power for as long as he wants to be president.
Uruguay has a host of lively festival that helps build pride in the vivid nation. The times between Christmas and New Year's Day when we are having fun with our family. Uruguayan's are preparing for the next big festival on their calendar, Epiphany (Epifanía).Held on January 6, and family exchange large meals. Candlemas (Día de la Candelaria) a religious holiday …show more content…
This choice is made from cotton fibers and these garments can last for a number of years. Although these clothes are now available in a variety of styles and colors the button at the ankle clearly identifies them as bombachas de campo. Wearers are able to use this ankle button to tighten the fit of the flared pants around the legs whenever they wish. Most of these trousers are offered in traditional colors such as white, black, green or navy blue. Ponchos are simple garments favored by gauchos but these have long been one of the most commonly worn items related to Uruguay clothing. The poncho is similar to a cape and it is worn in the cooler months for protection against the cold and wind. Espadrilles, or alpargatas, are a type of footwear that is often associated with Uruguay clothing." (Explore-Uruguay.com)
Uruguayan's dishes have a lot of Italy and Spain influences. Due to the country's plentiful of meat production and milk, which lets them eat and drink more than some places in Europe. Chivito is very popular among the people it contains sliced steak, ham, cheese, eggs and mayonnaise. For dessert Arroz con leche which is rice pudding. The beverage of choice Mate contains Yerba mata (that's a type of plant) and hot …show more content…
He had served as president from 2005 to 2010 while being a lifelong militant in the Uruguayan Socialist Party. He founded the first medical clinic in his childhood neighborhood of Las Teja. He graduated from medical school of the University of the Republic, Montevideo, in 1972. He entered private practice as an oncologist and was known as a premier physician in the country. Vazquez was the first leftist president in Uruguay by joining former guerrillas, socialists, communists and independent leftist. He served to help the poor by making health care more available while opposing abortion, he vetoed a bill making abortion legal in Uruguay. He also created a program to provide laptop computers to all primary school children in Uruguay. He has formed a coalition with many different parties should keep him in power for as long as he wants to be president.