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Uruguay, country, South America, South American Political Geography
Related Category: South American Political Geography
Uruguay[yoo´rugwA, gwI, Span. OOrOOgwi´, OOrOOwI´] Pronunciation Key - Government
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Uruguay is a republic with a president who is elected for a five-year term and serves both as chief of state and head of government. The bicameral legislature consists of an upper chamber of senators and a lower chamber of representatives; its members are also elected for five-year terms. Administratively, Uruguay is divided into 19 departments.
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