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Uruguay (823 words) |
 | The Oriental Republic of Uruguay is a country in southern South America, bordered by Brazil to the north, the Uruguay River[?] to the west, the estuary of the Rio de la Plata (River Plate) to the southwest, with Argentina on the other bank of both, and finally the South Atlantic Ocean to the southeast. |
| Uruguay is the second-smallest country in South America and the landscape features mostly rolling plains and low hills (cuchilla) with a fertile coastal lowland; most of it grassland, ideal for cattle and sheep raising. |
| Uruguay's economy is characterised by an export-oriented agricultural sector, a well-educated workforce, and high levels of social spending. |
| Uruguay - The Legislature (1059 words) |
| Uruguay did not have a residency requirement for election to the Senate or the Chamber of Representatives. |
| In addition, the Chamber of Representatives was empowered to grant pardons and settle disputes concerning legislation on which the two chambers disagreed. |
| The Chamber of Representatives also had the exclusive right to impeach members of both chambers, the president and vice president of the republic, the cabinet ministers, and members of the courts for violations of the constitution or other serious offenses. |
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