Uruguay

Interesting Facts About Uruguay

• Uruguay is one of the world's largest producers of soybeans, ranking 9th globally
• Beef is Uruguay's main export commodity, totalling over US$1 billion in 2006
• Uruguay has the highest number of cattle per capita in the world, with 3.8 head per person
• Meat and sheep farming occupies 59.6% of Uruguay's land, increasing to 82.4% when cattle breeding is linked to other farm activities
• Most farms in Uruguay are family-managed, with 25,500 out of 39,120 farms run by families
• Uruguay is among the world's top producers of wool (12th), horse meat (14th), and beeswax (14th)

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