Uruguay, a land of software, soybeans, greasy wool, meat and sheep farming, quinces, and tourism attractions

In 2005, Uruguay, a country where + 3 million potential consumers live, was the first exporter of software in South America.

Uruguay's exports markets have been diversified in order to reduce dependency on Argentina and Brazil.

The growing, use, and sale of cannabis was legalized on 11 December 2013, making Uruguay the first country in the world to fully legalize marijuana.

Official statistics from Uruguay's Agriculture and Livestock Ministry indicate that meat and sheep farming in Uruguay occupies 59.6% of the land. The percentage further increases to 82.4% when cattle breeding is linked to other farm activities such as dairy, forage, and rotation with crops such as rice. 

According to FAOSTAT, Uruguay is one of the world's largest producers of soybeans (9th), greasy wool (12th), horse meat (14th), beeswax (14th), and quinces (17th).

The tourism industry in Uruguay is a stable component of their economy. One of the main natural attractions in Uruguay is Punta del Este. Punta del Este is a prominent tourist destination on a small peninsula off the southeast shore of Uruguay.

The Port of Montevideo, handling over 1.1 million containers annually, is the most advanced container terminal in South America.

Surfaced roads connect Montevideo to the other urban centers in the country, the main highways leading to the border and neighboring cities.

The Telecommunications industry, in Uruguay, is more developed than in most other Latin American countries.