The United Kingdom has an embassy in
Montevideo. Uruguay has an embassy in
London
London is the capital and List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary dow ...
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Country comparison
History
Both countries established diplomatic relations immediately after Uruguay's independence in 1825.
Paramount to Uruguay's constitution as a state was the
Preliminary Peace Convention of 1828, a piece of British diplomacy.
The UK played an important role in
Uruguay's history until the end of World War II, after which the United States played an increasing role.
See also
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British Uruguayan
British Uruguayans (sometimes known as Anglo-Uruguayans) are British nationals residing permanently in Uruguay or Uruguayan citizens claiming British heritage. Unlike other waves of immigration to Uruguay from Europe, British immigration to Urug ...
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Foreign relations of the United Kingdom
The diplomatic foreign relations of the United Kingdom are conducted by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, headed by the Foreign Secretary. The prime minister and numerous other agencies play a role in setting policy, and many ...
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Foreign relations of Uruguay
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Uruguayans in the United Kingdom
External links
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office about the relation with Uruguay British embassy in Montevideo
British Council Uruguay
References
Uruguay
Uruguay (; ), officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay ( es, República Oriental del Uruguay), is a country in South America. It shares borders with Argentina to its west and southwest and Brazil to its north and northeast; while bordering ...
Bilateral relations of Uruguay
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