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Uruguay heads for 5th straight year of economic growth

By Kali at 03/26/07 05:34

After the disastrous economic crisis in 2002, Uruguay has completely turned its economy around, registering the fourth straight year of growth. Last year the economy expanded by 7% and the coming year's forecast is at least 4.5%, says the economy minister.

Original source: Reuters. Uruguay sees '07 growth above 4.5 pct

Paraguay beats S. Korea 2-0 in Seoul

Capitalizing on some defensive lapses by the home team, Uruguay forward Carlos Bueno scored both of Paraguay's goals to beat South Korea 2-0 in a friendly match in Seoul.

Original source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com. Uruguay beats S. Korea in friendly

Character homes go up in Montivideo's old city center

As a result, of Montivideo's new program of real estate rejuvenation, buildings are being torn down in the old city center to build new homes for the younger generation of Uruguayans who want to live in character homes and lofts, closer to where they work.

Original source: Internationalliving.com. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. internationalliving. com/ uruguay/ free/ 08 -10 -06. html, anchor: The Best Four-story Deals in Town]

Chinese cars to be built in Uruguay

In its latest move to branch out abroad, China's emerging car maker Chery Automobile Co said it had agreed with Argentine industrial group Socma SA to assemble cars in Uruguay.

Original source: Chinadaily.com. Chery to build cars in Uruguay

Uruguay's natural hot water spring resorts.

Uruguay has a naturally warm climate, but it is also blessed with remarkable numbers of 104 degree, hot springs which gush naturally year round from the terrain, providing travelers with a number of wonderful thermal resorts.

Original source: Internationalliving.com. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. internationalliving. com/ uruguay/ free/ 08 -29 -06. html, anchor: Water of 104 Degrees Year-round]

Montivideo: from shabby to chic

Shabby and rundown neighborhoods in the center of the old city abound, but now the most recent phase of the famous pedestrian walkway project, is transforming them from shabby to chic, bringing with it higher-end shops, boutiques, and cafés.

Original source: Internationalliving.com. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. internationalliving. com/ uruguay/ free/ 08 -31 -06. html, anchor: Balanced on the Edge Between Chic and Shabby]

Far from the bustle and strife

Here there are no high rise apartment blocks, no casinos, and no nightclubs, but the neat, quiet town of of Jose Ignacio boasts a couple of supermarkets, two Internet cafés, a clinic, and is a regular vacation destination for some discriminating travelers.

Original source: Internationalliving.com. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. internationalliving. com/ uruguay/ free/ 03 -19 -07 -jose -ignacio. html, anchor: The Quietest Stretch of Sand…]

Montivideo, Uruguay's capital city

Montivideo, the capital of Uruguay, is a relatively small city, with a population of just over a million people. But this ‘old’ city is not so classy as it is tired, with huge holes in the sidewalks.

Original source: TravelPod. Montivideo, Uruguay

José Gervasio Artigas: Uruguay's great hero

First Leader of the Orientales and first statesman of the Rio de la Plata Revolution, José Gervasio Artigaswas born in Montevideo on June 19, 1764. and is revered as Uruguay's greatest national hero

Original source: gosouthamerica.about.com. South America for Visitors

Stopping over in Uruguay: a guide

Home to one of South America's most interesting capitals, charming colonial towns, true gaucho country and a cluster of internationally renowned beach resorts, Uruguay may be small, but its bursting with wonderful sites, sounds and destinations.

Original source: travelplaces.co.uk. South America: URUGUAY