Uruguay

Languages:

Uruguay is a country located in South America with a population of approximately 3.5 million people. Spanish is the official language of the country and is spoken by the vast majority of the population. Uruguay is also home to a dialect of Spanish known as Rioplatense Spanish, which has unique features and is influenced by Italian and Portuguese.

Religion:

Uruguay is a secular country, and freedom of religion is protected by the Constitution. Christianity is the largest religion in Uruguay, with approximately 47% of the population identifying as Christian. The Roman Catholic Church is the largest Christian denomination in the country, with approximately 42% of the population belonging to the Church. Other Christian denominations in Uruguay include various Protestant denominations and the Jehovah's Witnesses. Approximately 40% of the population identifies as non-religious or atheist, while 6% of the population practices other religions, including Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism.

Ethnic Groups:

White 87.7%, Black 4.6%, Indigenous 2.4%, other 0.3%, none or unspecified 5% (2011 est.) note: data represent primary ethnic identity