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Río Negro Department
Río Negro Department (, ) is a department of the northwestern region of Uruguay. It has an area of and a population of 57,334. Its capital is Fray Bentos. It borders Paysandú Department to the north, Tacuarembó Department to the east, Durazno Department to the southeast, Soriano Department to the south and has the Río Uruguay flowing at its west, separating it from Argentina. History The first division of the Republic in six departments happened on 27 January 1816. Later in that year two more departments were formed. At the time, Paysandú Department included all the territory north of the Río Negro (Uruguay), Río Negro, which included the current departments of Artigas, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Salto, Paysandú and Río Negro. On 17 June 1837 a new division of Uruguay was made and this territory was divided in three parts. In the new division, Paysandú Department also included the current department of Río Negro, until it was split from it in 1868. Geography The Rio Negro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Departments Of Uruguay
Uruguay consists of 19 Department (country subdivision), departments (''departamentos''). Each department has a legislature, called a Departmental Board, and a chief executive called an ''Intendant (government official)#Uruguay, Intendente''. History The first division of Uruguay into six departments occurred on 27 January 1816. In February of the same year, two more departments were formed, and in 1828 one more was added. When the Constitution of Uruguay#Original Constitution (1830 - 1918), country's first constitution was signed in 1830, there were nine departments: Montevideo, Maldonado, Canelones, San José, Colonia, Soriano, Paysandú, Durazno and Cerro Largo. At that time, the department of Paysandú occupied all the territory north of the Río Negro, which included the current departments of Artigas, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Salto, Paysandú and Río Negro. On 17 June 1837, this northern territory was divided in three, by the creation of the departments of Salto and Tacuarem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Constitución Dam
Constitución is Spanish for "constitution" and may refer to: Geography Argentina *Constitución, Buenos Aires, a neighborhood in central Buenos Aires, where the Estación Constitución railway station is located *Constitución Department, Santa Fe, an administrative subdivision of Santa Fe Province *Constitución railway station, a railway station and subway station in Buenos Aires ** Constitución (Line C Buenos Aires Underground) **Constitución (Line E Buenos Aires Underground) *Villa Constitución Villa Constitución is a city in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina, and the head town of the Constitución Department. It is located on the south-western banks of the Paraná River between the courses of the Arroyo Pavón and the Arroyo del M ..., a city in Santa Fe Province and head town of the Constitución Department Chile * Constitución, Chile Mexico * Ciudad Constitución, in Baja California Sur Peru * Ciudad Constitución, Peru Ships * Chilean battleship ''Constituc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grecco
Grecco is a village in the Río Negro Department of Uruguay Uruguay, officially the Oriental Republic of 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 the Río de la Plata to the south and the A .... Geography The village is located south of Route 20 and about east of the junction of Route 20 with Route 4. History Its status was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) on 17 November 1964 by the Act of Ley Nº 13.299. Previously, it had been the head of the judicial section "Las Flores". Population In 2011 Grecco had a population of 598. Source: ''Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay'' References External linksINE map of Grecco {{RíoNegroUY-geo-stub Populated places in the Río Negro Department ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Algorta, Uruguay
Algorta is a village in the Río Negro Department of Uruguay Uruguay, officially the Oriental Republic of 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 the Río de la Plata to the south and the A .... Geography The village is located on Route 25, close to the border with Paysandú Department, northeast of the city of Young. It is situated on the Cuchilla de Haedo range of hills. History On 24 July 1929, its status was elevated to "Pueblo" (village) by decree Ley Nº 8.448. Population In 2011 Algorta had a population of 779. Source: ''Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay'' References External linksINE map of Algorta {{RíoNegroUY-geo-stub Populated places in the Río Negro Department ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barrio Anglo
Barrio Anglo is a village in the Río Negro Department of Uruguay. Geography It is located just across the stream Arroyo Fray Bentos from Fray Bentos, the capital of the department, being a western ''barrio ''Barrio'' () is a Spanish language, Spanish word that means "Quarter (urban subdivision), quarter" or "neighborhood". In the modern Spanish language, it is generally defined as each area of a city delimited by functional (e.g. residential, comm ...'' (neighbourhood) of the city. Population In 2011 Barrio Anglo had a population of 785. Source: ''Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay'' References External linksINE map of Fray Bentos and Barrio Anglo Fray Bentos Populated places in the Río Negro Department {{RioNegroUY-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Javier, Uruguay
San Javier (''Сан-Хавьер'') is a town situated on the east bank of the river Río Uruguay in the Río Negro Department of Uruguay. It was founded in 1913 by a Russian group of settlers, members of the New Israel religious sect, who migrated under the influence of the then spiritual leader Vasily Lubkov, from the Voronezh region of Russia. Geography It is located west of Route 24, north of the department capital Fray Bentos, west of Young and south of Paysandú, the capital of Paysandú Department. Russian is the second official language after Spanish. History A populated centre was founded here by 300 families of Russian settlers on 27 July 1913 They belonged to the Russian sect New Israel and were seeking religious freedom, which was denied to them under the Czar. Their leader, Basilio Lubkov had been imprisoned in Russia as a religious dissident. The settlers introduced the sunflower, as well as some advanced agricultural techniques to Uruguay. They construct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nuevo Berlín
Nuevo Berlín (New Berlin) is a town in the Río Negro Department of western Uruguay. Geography It is located on the east bank of Uruguay River northwest of the junction of Route 24 with Route 20. South of the town flows the stream Arroyo de la Yeguada and to its west, in the Uruguay River, is the island Isla del Burro. Its distance from the capital of the department Fray Bentos is via Route 42 and Route 2. History In the 19th century, some German settlements were created next to the river, mostly composed of farmers. The brothers Richard and Karl Wendelstandt migrated from Germany around 1850 and bought the farm "El Curupí" in the Department of Soriano. Some years later, they bought properties in Paysandú which they renamed as Nueva Melhem (New Melhem). This new farm, with some 27,000 hectares was surrounded by 32 "positions", 31 of which were occupied by other German families. Meanwhile, the Wendelstandt family in Germany decided to invest in their relatives' properti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young, Uruguay
Young is a city in the centre of the Río Negro Department of Uruguay. Geography It is located on Route 3, about northwest of Trinidad, the capital of Flores Department. History On 17 August 1920, the group of houses known as "Estación de Young" was declared a "Pueblo" (village) by the Act of Ley Nº 7.256. Its status was elevated to "Villa" (town) on 14 August 1958 by the Act of Ley Nº 12.515 and then, on 15 October 1963, to "Ciudad" (city) by the Act of Ley Nº 13.167. Population In 2011, Young had a population of 16,756. Source: ''Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay'' Places of worship * Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Church (Roman Catholic The Catholic Church (), also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with 1.27 to 1.41 billion baptized Catholics worldwide as of 2025. It is among the world's oldest and largest international institut ...) References External links YoungHoy: Local magazine featuring cultur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asian People
"Asian people" (sometimes "Asiatic people")United States National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings. 2004. November 17, 200Nlm.nih.gov: ''Asian Continental Ancestry Group'' is also used for categorical purposes. is an umbrella term for people who belong to any ethnic, racial, or national group with origins in Asia. It is most often used in contexts concerning the Asian diaspora, which consists of Asian people and their descendants living outside of the continent. The exact definition of the term may vary by country; some classifications of "Asian" may only refer to certain Asian-origin groups, as opposed to the population of the entire continent. Meanings by region Anglophone Africa and the Caribbean In parts of anglophone Africa, especially East Africa and in parts of the Caribbean, the term "Asian" is more commonly associated with people of South Asian origin, particularly Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis and Sri Lankans. In South Africa the term "Asian" i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indigenous People
There is no generally accepted definition of Indigenous peoples, although in the 21st century the focus has been on self-identification, cultural difference from other groups in a state, a special relationship with their traditional territory, and an experience of subjugation and discrimination under a dominant cultural model. Estimates of the population of Indigenous peoples range from 250 million to 600 million. There are some 5,000 distinct Indigenous peoples spread across every inhabited climate zone and inhabited continent of the world. Most Indigenous peoples are in a minority in the state or traditional territory they inhabit and have experienced domination by other groups, especially non-Indigenous peoples. Although many Indigenous peoples have experienced colonization by settlers from European nations, Indigenous identity is not determined by Western colonization. The rights of Indigenous peoples are outlined in national legislation, treaties and international law ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afro-Uruguayans
Afro-Uruguayans (), also known as Black Uruguayans (), are Uruguayans with partial or total ancestry from any of the Black racial groups of Africa. Afro-Uruguayans are generally considered the second-largest ethnic group in the country, although in much smaller numbers compared to the majority European-descended population, as they make up less than 10% of Uruguay's population. People of African descent first started arriving to Uruguay during Spanish colonization, which imported many as slaves. Following the abolition of slavery in the mid-19th century, Afro-Uruguayans continued to face widespread discrimination. Afro-Uruguayan groups seeking political advancement first began to organize in the 1930s. Throughout the late 20th century and early 21st century, various organizations have arisen to combat racism in Uruguay, and promote Afro-Uruguayan culture. Afro-Uruguayans remain largely economically disadvantaged, and primarily work in the manufacturing, construction, and domes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Latin Americans
White Latin Americans () are Latin Americans of total or predominantly European diaspora, European or West Asia, West Asian ancestry. Population with majority (or unique) ancestry of European settlers who arrived in Americas, the Americas during the colonial and post-colonial periods can be found throughout Latin America. Most immigrants who settled the region for the past five centuries were Spanish people, Spanish and Portuguese people, Portuguese; after independence, the most numerous non-Iberian Peninsula, Iberian immigrants were French people, French, Italian people, Italians, and Germans, followed by other Europeans as well as West Asians (such as Levantine Arabs and Armenian people, Armenians). Composing from 33% to 36% of the population , according to some sources,Central Intelligence Agency, CIA data from The World Factbook'Field Listing :: Ethnic groupsan retrieved on May 09 2011. They show 191,543,213 whites from a total population of 579,092,570. For a few countries ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
