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Uruguay
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Natural resources have played a large part in the industrial development of Uruguay. The country has managed to highly develop a renewable form of energy to produce its electricity. In fact, over 90% of its electrical power is generated from Hydroelectricity (HEP). This means that Uruguay has a very small dependency on the non-renewable fossil fuels.
Uruguay’s fertile land has led to agriculture being an important industry. A large majority of the land (the pasture) is devoted to the raising of livestock – cattle, sheep, pigs and horses. From this farming, major industries in the country like wool, beef, hides and textiles can flourish. (Uruguay’s meat processing began at Fray Bentos – a name that may be familiar to you). Some of the remaining fertile land, approximately 7%, is used for arable farming. Food crops like rice predominately, but also wheat, sugar cane and grain. Uruguay also has successful fisheries.
The naturally beautiful beaches of Uruguay have led to the development of the tourist industry.
Montevideo - Photograph Daniel Stonek
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