Can you tell me the etymology of Uruguay? 
 Sure! What would you like to learn about it? 
 Can you tell me the etymology of Uruguay? 
 I'd be glad to! In Spanish colonial times and for a while thereafter, Uruguay and some neighboring territories were called the Cisplatina and Banda Oriental Uruguay, then for a few years the "Eastern Province." 
 When did it become just "Uruguay"? 
 I'm not sure about that. But you might find it interesting that Uruguay is the 2nd smallest country in South America, beat only by Suriname! 
 Can you tell me more about its history? 
 For Uruguay, the early 19th century was shaped by ongoing fights for dominance in the Platine region between British, Spanish, and Portuguese forces. 
 Are they an independent country now? 
 Yes! In 1828 the Treaty of Montevideo marked the birth of Uruguay as an independent state. 
 can you tell me more history? 
 Sure! The first Spanish settlement there was founded in 1642 at Soriano 
 Thanks for all the information! 
 You're very welcome!
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