Uruguay
關於Uruguay
| 貨幣 | Uruguayan peso (UYU) |
| 語言 | Spanish |
| 資本金 | Montevideo |
The Oriental Republic of Uruguay, the second-smallest country in South America, lies between Argentina and Brazil. The population is about 3.3 million people. The government is a constitutional republic with a president as both chief of state and head of government.
In the 1680s, Portugal established the first European settlement in Uruguay, and the Spanish settled Montevideo in the 1720s. In the 1820s, Portugal annexed Uruguay as part of Brazil. Nationalistic feelings in the 19th century led to independence after an 1828 war.
Since 1985, Uruguay has had a civilian government. This country is one of the few countries in South America with a large middle class and was the first country in South America to establish a welfare state. Referred to as the “Switzerland of South America,” the country enjoys a stable government and social benefits, such as free education. Uruguay became part of the One Laptop Per Child project and was the first country in the world to provide a laptop for every primary school student.
Visitors to Uruguay can enjoy beach resorts, mild climate, and colonial towns.
Uruguay的建議疫苗接種
對於大多數旅行者
乙肝疫苗
There is an intermediate risk of infection with hepatitis B for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.
甲型肝炎疫苗
There is a risk of exposure to hepatitis A for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.
對於一些旅行者
黃熱病疫苗
There is no risk of yellow fever transmission. However, this country requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate for travellers 1 year of age and older arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
麻疹，腮腺炎，風疹（MMR）疫苗
A dose of Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is recommended for infants aged 6 to 11 months.
傷寒疫苗
There is a risk of exposure to typhoid fever in this country through consumption of unsafe food and water. Since exposure to unsafe sources is variable within this country, the vaccination against typhoid fever is generally recommended, especially when visiting smaller cities or rural areas, where food and water sources may be contaminated.
狂犬病疫苗
The risk of exposure to rabies is low, but pre-travel vaccination against rabies is recommended for travelers involved in outdoor activities (e.g., campers, hikers, bikers, adventure travelers, and cavers) who may have direct contact with rabid dogs, bats, and other mammals. Persons with occupational risks (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers) and long-term travelers and expatriates are at higher risk and should be vaccinated.
Uruguay的推薦藥物
目前沒有針對Uruguay的建議。
Uruguay要注意的疾病
對於大多數旅行者
Hepatitis A
There is a risk of hepatitis A in Uruguay through contaminated food or water. Infection can still occur at tourist destinations and resorts.
Hepatitis B
There is an intermediate risk of hepatitis B in Uruguay.
Dengue Fever
Dengue fever can occur in Uruguay.
對於一些旅行者
Yellow Fever
There is no risk of yellow fever transmission. However, this country requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate for travellers 1 year of age and older arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Chikungunya Fever
Chikungunya may occur in this country.
Leishmaniasis
There is a risk of acquiring Leishmaniasis in this country through sand fly bites.
West Nile Fever
There is a risk of acquiring West Nile virus in this country.
Tuberculosis
Travellers to this country are at risk for tuberculosis if visiting sick friends or family, working in the healthcare field, or having close prolonged contact with a sick person.
Hanta Virus
There is a risk of acquiring Hantavirus in this country through the consumption of food and water contaminated by an infected rodent or through rodent bites.
Measles
There is a risk of acquiring Measles in this country.
Chagas Disease
The risk for travellers is extremely low. There is a higher risk if staying in poor quality housing that might harbour the insect that transmits this disease.
Typhoid Fever
Unvaccinated people can become infected through contaminated food and water in Uruguay, especially when visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where food and water sources may be contaminated.
Rabies
Rabies has been reported in domestic animals and bats. Travelers involved in outdoor activities (e.g., campers, hikers, bikers, adventure travelers, and cavers) may have direct contact with rabid dogs, bats, and other mammals. Those with occupational risks (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers) are at higher risk. Long-term travelers and expatriates may come in contact with rabid animals..
Uruguay中的安全性
人身安全
Visitors to Uruguay should exercise the usual precautions recommended for travellers, such as keep valuables in a hotel safe, exercise care when withdrawing money from an ATM, do not carry large amounts of cash, stay away from poorly lit or isolated areas, etc. Avoid walking alone or at night. Keep your personal belongings secure, and do not display money or expensive items, such as jewelry or watches.
Petty crime does occur in Uruguay, such as pickpocketing, robbery, mugging, or theft from cars, particularly in Montevideo. The tourist police patrol Montevideo. Pay particular attention when in the Old City, the port area, Avenida 18 de Julio, and Plaza Independencia. There have been some reports of smash and grab theft from cars stopped at traffic lights.
Avoid the “Cerro” neighbourhood.
Traffic accidents are common. Drivers may not follow standard driving rules. Traffic may be disorganized, and many roads are winding and hilly.
There is zero tolerance for drinking and driving. Forest fires are likely during the summer months (December-March).
Although Uruguay has recently legalized the sale of marijuana by registered pharmacies for recreational use, only Uruguayan nationals in possession of a license may purchase it. Tourists are not allowed to buy marijuana.
In Uruguay, same-sex marriage has been legal since 2013. Incidents of discrimination are rare.
極端暴力
There is a low rate of violent crime in Uruguay.
政治動盪
Demonstrations occur frequently, but violence is rare to nonexistent. Transportation services can be disrupted, particularly on bridges connecting Uruguay and Argentina.
Avoid taking photographs of political demonstrations.
應避免的區域
Exercise caution in the following places during the tourism season as petty crime increases: Punta del Este, Rocha, Colonia del Sacramento, La Barra, La Paloma, Cabo Polonio, La Pedrera and Punta del Diablo. Exercise caution in the following neighborhoods: 40 Semanas, Barrio Borro, Bella Italia, Casabó, Casavalle, Hipódromo, La Teja, Malvín Norte, Marconi, Tres Ombúes, Villa del Cerro and Villa Española.
