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Neighboring Countries of Uruguay
Uruguay shares land borders with 2 countries: Brazil (1,050 km) and Argentina (541 km).
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Countries bordering Uruguay
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Uruguay citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Brazil |
Brasília | Visa-free · 90 days | |
 Argentina |
Buenos Aires | Visa-free · 90 days |
Brazil accounts for 66% of Uruguay's 1,591 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of Uruguay
Location
Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Argentina and Brazil
Area
176,215 km² — about the size of Virginia and West Virginia combined; slightly smaller than the state of Washington
Terrain
Mostly rolling plains and low hills; fertile coastal lowland
Climate
Warm temperate; freezing temperatures almost unknown
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Cerro Catedral 514 m. Lowest: Atlantic Ocean 0 m. Mean elevation: 109 m.
Natural resources
Arable land, hydropower, minor minerals, fish
Natural hazards
Seasonally high winds (the pampero is a chilly and occasional violent wind that blows north from the Argentine pampas), droughts, floods; because of the absence of mountains, which act as weather barriers, all locations are particularly vulnerable to rapid changes from weather fronts
Good to know
Second-smallest South American country (after Suriname); most of the low-lying landscape (three-quarters of the country) is grassland, ideal for cattle and sheep
Neighbours of Uruguay's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Guyana
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
VenezuelaAlso with 2 neighbours in Americas
Neighboring countries of Belize
Neighboring countries of Canada
Neighboring countries of Costa Rica
Neighboring countries of Ecuador
Neighboring countries of El Salvador
Neighboring countries of Nicaragua
Neighboring countries of Panama
Neighboring countries of United States- Countries with the most neighbours
- Longest land borders in the world
- Visa-free countries for Uruguay passport holders
- Uruguay visa requirements
Frequently asked questions about the borders of Uruguay
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).