Why is Uruguay so small?

Geographical factors, economic factors, historical factors and policy factors.

1. Geographical factors: Uruguay is located in the southeast of South America, bordering Brazil and Argentina, with flat terrain, fertile land and suitable climate, but relatively low population density. This is related to Uruguay's rich natural resources and relatively early national development.

2. Economic factors: Uruguay's economic development is relatively stable and people's living standards are relatively high, but compared with other South American countries, its economic development is slow, which is one of the reasons for its small population.

3. Historical factors: Uruguay has experienced many wars and political turmoil in history, and its population has been affected. In addition, Uruguay used to be an immigrant country in history, and many people came from Europe and other regions, which also affected the population.

4. Policy factors: The Uruguayan government implements the family planning policy to encourage citizens to have fewer children, which is also one of the reasons for the small population.