Montevideo

:This article is about the capital of Uruguay. There is also Montevideo, Minnesota, in the United States of America.

Growth/economy

Montevideo began as a minor settlement. In 1860, Montevideo had a population of 37,787. By 1884, the population had grown to 104,472, including many immigrants. By this time, trade had become the main source of revenue for the city and it became a rival to Buenos Aires. During the early 20th century, many Europeans, mostly from Spain and Italy, immigrated to the city, and by 1908, 30% of the population was foreign born.

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1860 - 1884 - Buenos Aires - Europeans - Spain - Italy - 1908

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During the mid-20th century, military dictatorship and economic stagnation caused a decline whose residual effects are still seen today. Many rural poor flooded the city, with a large concentration in Ciudad Vieja.

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Military dictatorship - Economic stagnation

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Recently, economic recovery and stronger trade ties with Uruguay's neighbors have led to renewed agricultural development and hopes for greater future prosperity.

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As of 2004, the city has a population of 1.35 million out of a total 3.43 million in Uruguay http://aol.countrywatch.com/aol_country.asp?vcountry=183. The greater metropolitan area has 1.8 million people.

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2004 - Metropolitan area

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Montevideo is served by Carrasco International Airport.

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