a South American republic on the southeast coast of South America; achieved independence from Brazil in 1825
"Uruguay is a South American republic located on the southeast coast that gained its independence from Brazil in 1825."
A country in South America. Official name: Oriental Republic of Uruguay.
"Uruguay, officially known as the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, is a nation located on the southeastern coast of South America."
The name Uruguay comes from Spanish, though its exact origin is debated. It likely derives from a local word meaning "river of the waterfalls."