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Find the local time and date anywhere in the world. This atlas provides more mapping area than any other atlas at this price. Montevideo was founded as a military stronghold by the spanish in the early 18th century. Uruguay is a country in south america with an area of 176,215 square km and a population of 3,444,006. Buy student world atlas book online at low prices in india. Uruguay officially the oriental republic of uruguay is a country in the southeastern region of. National geographic atlas of by national geographic. The ultimate compact resource guide with more than 450 maps and illustrations national geographic 4. Rand mcnally quick reference world atlas world atlas quick reference by rand mcnally and company and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Student world atlas paperback 6 june 20 by dk author 4. Our solarsystem 12 world physical 1415 world political 1617 ocean floor 1819 dynamic earth. Infoplease knows the value of having sources you can trust. Family reference atlas of the by national geographic. Uruguay was also ranked the thirdbest in the world in eparticipation in 2014.
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