Fun facts about Rivera
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Rivera was officially named in July 1867 and recognized as a villa.
Rivera
Uruguay
Rivera is the capital of Rivera Department of Uruguay. The border with Brazil joins it with the Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento, which is only a block away from it, at the north end of Route 5. Together, they form an urban area of around 200,000 inhabitants.
From the “History” section
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The two cities of Rivera and Santana do Livramento maintain an open border without any physical barriers.
Rivera
Uruguay
Rivera is the capital of Rivera Department of Uruguay. The border with Brazil joins it with the Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento, which is only a block away from it, at the north end of Route 5. Together, they form an urban area of around 200,000 inhabitants.
From the “Border control” section
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One of the main economic activities of Rivera is its duty-free stores aimed at Brazilian neighbors.
Rivera
Uruguay
Rivera is the capital of Rivera Department of Uruguay. The border with Brazil joins it with the Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento, which is only a block away from it, at the north end of Route 5. Together, they form an urban area of around 200,000 inhabitants.
From the “Economy” section
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In 2023, Rivera had a population of 84,775.
Rivera
Uruguay
Rivera is the capital of Rivera Department of Uruguay. The border with Brazil joins it with the Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento, which is only a block away from it, at the north end of Route 5. Together, they form an urban area of around 200,000 inhabitants.
From the “Population” section
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Rivera is served by Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido International Airport, which was recently agreed to be internationalized.
Rivera
Uruguay
Rivera is the capital of Rivera Department of Uruguay. The border with Brazil joins it with the Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento, which is only a block away from it, at the north end of Route 5. Together, they form an urban area of around 200,000 inhabitants.
From the “Transportation” section
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