Daten & Fakten
Bangladesch
Israel
Uruguay
Capital
Bangladesch
name: Dhaka
geographic coordinates: 23 43 N, 90 24 E
time difference: UTC+6 (11 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: the origins of the name are unclear, but some sources state that the city's site was originally called "dhakka," meaning "watchtower," and that the area served as a watch-station for Bengal rulers
geographic coordinates: 23 43 N, 90 24 E
time difference: UTC+6 (11 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: the origins of the name are unclear, but some sources state that the city's site was originally called "dhakka," meaning "watchtower," and that the area served as a watch-station for Bengal rulers
Israel
name: Jerusalem; note - the US recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in December 2017 without taking a position on the specific boundaries of Israeli sovereignty
geographic coordinates: 31 46 N, 35 14 E
time difference: UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, Friday before the last Sunday in March; ends the last Sunday in October
etymology: Jerusalem's settlement may date back to 2800 B.C.; it is named Urushalim in Egyptian texts of the 14th century B.C.; uru-shalim likely means "foundation of [by] the god Shalim", and derives from Hebrew/Semitic yry, "to found or lay a cornerstone", and Shalim, the Canaanite god of dusk and the nether world; Shalim was associated with sunset and peace and the name is based on the same S-L-M root from which Semitic words for "peace" are derived (Salam or Shalom in modern Arabic and Hebrew); this confluence has thus led to naming interpretations such as "The City of Peace" or "The Abode of Peace"
geographic coordinates: 31 46 N, 35 14 E
time difference: UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, Friday before the last Sunday in March; ends the last Sunday in October
etymology: Jerusalem's settlement may date back to 2800 B.C.; it is named Urushalim in Egyptian texts of the 14th century B.C.; uru-shalim likely means "foundation of [by] the god Shalim", and derives from Hebrew/Semitic yry, "to found or lay a cornerstone", and Shalim, the Canaanite god of dusk and the nether world; Shalim was associated with sunset and peace and the name is based on the same S-L-M root from which Semitic words for "peace" are derived (Salam or Shalom in modern Arabic and Hebrew); this confluence has thus led to naming interpretations such as "The City of Peace" or "The Abode of Peace"
Uruguay
name: Montevideo
geographic coordinates: 34 51 S, 56 10 W
time difference: UTC-3 (2 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: the name "Montevidi" was originally applied to the hill that overlooked the bay upon which the city of Montevideo was founded; the earliest meaning may have been "[the place where we] saw the hill"
geographic coordinates: 34 51 S, 56 10 W
time difference: UTC-3 (2 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: the name "Montevidi" was originally applied to the hill that overlooked the bay upon which the city of Montevideo was founded; the earliest meaning may have been "[the place where we] saw the hill"
Citizenship
Bangladesch
citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Bangladesh
dual citizenship recognized: yes, but limited to select countries
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Bangladesh
dual citizenship recognized: yes, but limited to select countries
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
Israel
citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Israel
dual citizenship recognized: yes, but naturalized citizens are not allowed to maintain dual citizenship
residency requirement for naturalization: 3 out of the 5 years preceding the application for naturalization
note: Israeli law (Law of Return, 5 July 1950) provides for the granting of citizenship to any Jew - defined as a person being born to a Jewish mother or having converted to Judaism while renouncing any other religion - who immigrates to and expresses a desire to settle in Israel on the basis of the Right of aliyah; the 1970 amendment of this act extended the right to family members including the spouse of a Jew, any child or grandchild, and the spouses of children and grandchildren
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Israel
dual citizenship recognized: yes, but naturalized citizens are not allowed to maintain dual citizenship
residency requirement for naturalization: 3 out of the 5 years preceding the application for naturalization
note: Israeli law (Law of Return, 5 July 1950) provides for the granting of citizenship to any Jew - defined as a person being born to a Jewish mother or having converted to Judaism while renouncing any other religion - who immigrates to and expresses a desire to settle in Israel on the basis of the Right of aliyah; the 1970 amendment of this act extended the right to family members including the spouse of a Jew, any child or grandchild, and the spouses of children and grandchildren
Uruguay
citizenship by birth: yes
citizenship by descent only: yes
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 3-5 years
citizenship by descent only: yes
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 3-5 years
Legal system
Bangladesch
mixed legal system of mostly English common law and Islamic law
Israel
mixed legal system of English common law, British Mandate regulations, and Jewish, Christian, and Muslim religious laws
Uruguay
civil law system based on the Spanish civil code
Suffrage
Bangladesch
18 years of age; universal
Israel
18 years of age; universal; 17 years of age for municipal elections
Uruguay
18 years of age; universal and compulsory
Area
Bangladesch
total: 148,460 sq km
land: 130,170 sq km
water: 18,290 sq km
land: 130,170 sq km
water: 18,290 sq km
Israel
total: 21,937 sq km
land: 21,497 sq km
water: 440 sq km
land: 21,497 sq km
water: 440 sq km
Uruguay
total: 176,215 sq km
land: 175,015 sq km
water: 1,200 sq km
land: 175,015 sq km
water: 1,200 sq km
Land use
Bangladesch
agricultural land: 70.1% (2018 est.)
arable land: 59% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 6.5% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 4.6% (2018 est.)
forest: 11.1% (2018 est.)
other: 18.8% (2018 est.)
arable land: 59% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 6.5% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 4.6% (2018 est.)
forest: 11.1% (2018 est.)
other: 18.8% (2018 est.)
Israel
agricultural land: 23.8% (2018 est.)
arable land: 13.7% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 3.8% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 6.3% (2018 est.)
forest: 7.1% (2018 est.)
other: 69.1% (2018 est.)
arable land: 13.7% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 3.8% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 6.3% (2018 est.)
forest: 7.1% (2018 est.)
other: 69.1% (2018 est.)
Uruguay
agricultural land: 87.2% (2018 est.)
arable land: 10.1% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 0.2% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 76.9% (2018 est.)
forest: 10.2% (2018 est.)
other: 2.6% (2018 est.)
arable land: 10.1% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 0.2% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 76.9% (2018 est.)
forest: 10.2% (2018 est.)
other: 2.6% (2018 est.)
Location
Bangladesch
Southern Asia, bordering the Bay of Bengal, between Burma and India
Israel
Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Egypt and Lebanon
Uruguay
Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Argentina and Brazil
Age structure
Bangladesch
0-14 years: 25.38% (male 21,587,699/female 20,846,378)
15-64 years: 67.09% (male 54,560,958/female 57,599,478)
65 years and over: 7.53% (2023 est.) (male 5,871,022/female 6,718,930)
15-64 years: 67.09% (male 54,560,958/female 57,599,478)
65 years and over: 7.53% (2023 est.) (male 5,871,022/female 6,718,930)
Israel
0-14 years: 25.96% (male 1,200,721/female 1,146,556)
15-64 years: 61.66% (male 2,839,124/female 2,737,054)
65 years and over: 12.38% (2023 est.) (male 506,536/female 613,396)
15-64 years: 61.66% (male 2,839,124/female 2,737,054)
65 years and over: 12.38% (2023 est.) (male 506,536/female 613,396)
Uruguay
0-14 years: 19.02% (male 330,536/female 319,132)
15-64 years: 65.55% (male 1,110,881/female 1,128,546)
65 years and over: 15.43% (2023 est.) (male 213,750/female 313,419)
15-64 years: 65.55% (male 1,110,881/female 1,128,546)
65 years and over: 15.43% (2023 est.) (male 213,750/female 313,419)
Birth rate
Bangladesch
17.5 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Israel
19.3 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Uruguay
12.7 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Death rate
Bangladesch
5.5 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Israel
5.6 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Uruguay
9.1 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Languages
Bangladesch
Bangla 98.8% (official, also known as Bengali), other 1.2% (2011 est.)
major-language sample(s):
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major-language sample(s):
বিশ্ব ফ্যাক্টবুক, মৌলিক তথ্যের অপরিহার্য উৎস (Bangla)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
Israel
Hebrew (official), Arabic (special status under Israeli law), English (most commonly used foreign language)
major-language sample(s):
ספר עובדות העולם, המקור החיוני למידע בסיסי (Hebrew)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
major-language sample(s):
ספר עובדות העולם, המקור החיוני למידע בסיסי (Hebrew)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
Uruguay
Spanish (official) (many speak the Rioplatense dialect)
major-language sample(s):
La Libreta Informativa del Mundo, la fuente indispensable de información básica. (Spanish)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
major-language sample(s):
La Libreta Informativa del Mundo, la fuente indispensable de información básica. (Spanish)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
Life expectancy at birth
Bangladesch
total population: 75 years (2023 est.)
male: 72.8 years
female: 77.2 years
male: 72.8 years
female: 77.2 years
Israel
total population: 82.2 years (2023 est.)
male: 80.2 years
female: 84.3 years
male: 80.2 years
female: 84.3 years
Uruguay
total population: 78.7 years (2023 est.)
male: 75.6 years
female: 81.9 years
male: 75.6 years
female: 81.9 years
Major urban areas - population
Bangladesch
23.210 million DHAKA (capital), 5.380 million Chittagong, 955,000 Khulna, 962,000 Rajshahi, 964,000 Sylhet, 906,000 Bogra (2023)
Israel
4.421 million Tel Aviv-Yafo, 1.174 million Haifa, 970,000 JERUSALEM (capital) (2023)
Uruguay
1.774 million MONTEVIDEO (capital) (2023)
Median age
Bangladesch
total: 29.2 years (2023 est.)
male: 28.3 years
female: 30 years
male: 28.3 years
female: 30 years
Israel
total: 30.1 years (2023 est.)
male: 29.5 years
female: 30.7 years
male: 29.5 years
female: 30.7 years
Uruguay
total: 36.2 years (2023 est.)
male: 34.6 years
female: 37.9 years
male: 34.6 years
female: 37.9 years
Mother's mean age at first birth
Bangladesch
18.6 years (2017/18 est.)
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 20-49
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 20-49
Israel
27.7 years (2019 est.)
Net migration rate
Bangladesch
-2.9 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Israel
1.9 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Uruguay
-0.9 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Israel
population concentrated in and around Tel-Aviv, as well as around the Sea of Galilee; the south remains sparsely populated with the exception of the shore of the Gulf of Aqaba
Uruguay
most of the country's population resides in the southern half of the country; approximately 80% of the populace is urban, living in towns or cities; nearly half of the population lives in and around the capital of Montevideo
Population growth rate
Bangladesch
0.91% (2023 est.)
Israel
1.56% (2023 est.)
Uruguay
0.27% (2023 est.)
Total fertility rate
Bangladesch
2.08 children born/woman (2023 est.)
Israel
2.94 children born/woman (2023 est.)
Uruguay
1.75 children born/woman (2023 est.)
Urbanization
Bangladesch
urban population: 40.5% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 2.88% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 2.88% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Israel
urban population: 92.9% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 1.51% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 1.51% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Uruguay
urban population: 95.8% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 0.4% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 0.4% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Education expenditures
Bangladesch
2.1% of GDP (2021 est.)
Israel
7.1% of GDP (2020 est.)
Uruguay
4.6% of GDP (2020 est.)
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education)
Bangladesch
total: 12 years
male: 12 years
female: 13 years (2020)
male: 12 years
female: 13 years (2020)
Israel
total: 16 years
male: 15 years
female: 17 years (2020)
male: 15 years
female: 17 years (2020)
Uruguay
total: 19 years
male: 17 years
female: 20 years (2019)
male: 17 years
female: 20 years (2019)
Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-)
Bangladesch
-3.2% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
Israel
-2% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
Uruguay
-3.5% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
Industrial production growth rate
Bangladesch
10.29% (2021 est.)
Israel
6.05% (2021 est.)
Uruguay
5.87% (2021 est.)
Labor force
Bangladesch
70.961 million (2021 est.)
note: extensive migration of labor to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Oman, Qatar, and Malaysia
note: extensive migration of labor to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Oman, Qatar, and Malaysia
Israel
4.186 million (2021 est.)
Uruguay
1.702 million (2021 est.)
Population below poverty line
Bangladesch
24.3% (2016 est.)
Israel
22% (2014 est.)
note: Israel's poverty line is $7.30 per person per day
note: Israel's poverty line is $7.30 per person per day
Uruguay
8.8% (2019 est.)
Unemployment rate
Bangladesch
5.23% (2021 est.)
5.41% (2020 est.)
4.44% (2019 est.)
note: about 40% of the population is underemployed; many persons counted as employed work only a few hours a week and at low wages
5.41% (2020 est.)
4.44% (2019 est.)
note: about 40% of the population is underemployed; many persons counted as employed work only a few hours a week and at low wages
Israel
5.05% (2021 est.)
4.33% (2020 est.)
3.8% (2019 est.)
4.33% (2020 est.)
3.8% (2019 est.)
Uruguay
10.45% (2021 est.)
10.35% (2020 est.)
8.88% (2019 est.)
10.35% (2020 est.)
8.88% (2019 est.)
Public debt
Bangladesch
33.1% of GDP (2017 est.)
33.3% of GDP (2016 est.)
33.3% of GDP (2016 est.)
Israel
72.6% of GDP (2020 est.)
59.6% of GDP (2019 est.)
60.4% of GDP (2018 est.)
59.6% of GDP (2019 est.)
60.4% of GDP (2018 est.)
Uruguay
60.4% of GDP (2020 est.)
50.94% of GDP (2019 est.)
47.95% of GDP (2018 est.)
note: data cover general government debt and include debt instruments issued (or owned) by government entities other than the treasury; the data include treasury debt held by foreign entities; the data include debt issued by subnational entities, as well as intragovernmental debt; intragovernmental debt consists of treasury borrowings from surpluses in the social funds, such as for retirement, medical care, and unemployment; debt instruments for the social funds are not sold at public auctions.
50.94% of GDP (2019 est.)
47.95% of GDP (2018 est.)
note: data cover general government debt and include debt instruments issued (or owned) by government entities other than the treasury; the data include treasury debt held by foreign entities; the data include debt issued by subnational entities, as well as intragovernmental debt; intragovernmental debt consists of treasury borrowings from surpluses in the social funds, such as for retirement, medical care, and unemployment; debt instruments for the social funds are not sold at public auctions.
Inflation rate (consumer prices)
Bangladesch
5.55% (2021 est.)
5.69% (2020 est.)
5.59% (2019 est.)
5.69% (2020 est.)
5.59% (2019 est.)
Israel
1.49% (2021 est.)
-0.59% (2020 est.)
0.84% (2019 est.)
-0.59% (2020 est.)
0.84% (2019 est.)
Uruguay
7.75% (2021 est.)
9.76% (2020 est.)
7.88% (2019 est.)
9.76% (2020 est.)
7.88% (2019 est.)
Exports
Bangladesch
$49.386 billion (2021 est.)
$38.476 billion (2020 est.)
$44.961 billion (2019 est.)
note: Data are in current year dollars and do not include illicit exports or re-exports.
$38.476 billion (2020 est.)
$44.961 billion (2019 est.)
note: Data are in current year dollars and do not include illicit exports or re-exports.
Israel
$143.884 billion (2021 est.)
$114.422 billion (2020 est.)
$117.779 billion (2019 est.)
note: data are in current year dollars
$114.422 billion (2020 est.)
$117.779 billion (2019 est.)
note: data are in current year dollars
Uruguay
$18.82 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$13.596 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$17.087 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$13.596 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$17.087 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Exports - partners
Bangladesch
United States 15%, Germany 14%, United Kingdom 8%, Spain 7%, France 7% (2019)
Israel
United States 27%, China 8%, India 4%, Germany 3%, Ireland 3% (2021)
note: Approximately, 6% of Israel's exports went to the Gaza Strip and West Bank, but official data are not available individually for the Palestinian territories.
note: Approximately, 6% of Israel's exports went to the Gaza Strip and West Bank, but official data are not available individually for the Palestinian territories.
Uruguay
China 29%, Brazil 12%, United States 5%, Netherlands 5%, Argentina 5% (2019)
Imports
Bangladesch
$85.303 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$56.776 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$64.234 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$56.776 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$64.234 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Israel
$124.578 billion (2021 est.)
$95.977 billion (2020 est.)
$108.784 billion (2019 est.)
note: data are in current year dollars
$95.977 billion (2020 est.)
$108.784 billion (2019 est.)
note: data are in current year dollars
Uruguay
$15.051 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$11.212 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$13.336 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$11.212 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$13.336 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Imports - partners
Bangladesch
China 31%, India 15%, Singapore 5% (2019)
Israel
China 14%, United States 11%, Turkey 7%, Germany 7%, Switzerland 5% (2021)
Uruguay
Brazil 25%, China 15%, United States 11%, Argentina 11% (2019)
Airports
Bangladesch
18 (2021)
Israel
42 (2021)
Uruguay
133 (2021)
Broadband - fixed subscriptions
Bangladesch
total: 10,052,819 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 6 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 6 (2020 est.)
Israel
total: 2,602,079 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 30 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 30 (2020 est.)
Uruguay
total: 1,063,701 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 31 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 31 (2020 est.)
Internet users
Bangladesch
total: 66.3 million (2021 est.)
percent of population: 39% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 39% (2021 est.)
Israel
total: 8.01 million (2021 est.)
percent of population: 90% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 90% (2021 est.)
Uruguay
total: 3.06 million (2021 est.)
percent of population: 90% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 90% (2021 est.)
Railways
Bangladesch
total: 2,460 km (2014)
narrow gauge: 1,801 km (2014) 1.000-m gauge
broad gauge: 659 km (2014) 1.676-m gauge
narrow gauge: 1,801 km (2014) 1.000-m gauge
broad gauge: 659 km (2014) 1.676-m gauge
Israel
total: 1,497 km (2021) (2019)
standard gauge: 1,497 km (2021) 1.435-m gauge
standard gauge: 1,497 km (2021) 1.435-m gauge
Uruguay
total: 1,673 km (2016) (operational; government claims overall length is 2,961 km)
standard gauge: 1,673 km (2016) 1.435-m gauge
standard gauge: 1,673 km (2016) 1.435-m gauge
Roadways
Bangladesch
total: 369,105 km (2018)
paved: 110,311 km (2018)
unpaved: 258,794 km (2018)
paved: 110,311 km (2018)
unpaved: 258,794 km (2018)
Israel
total: 20,391 km (2021)
paved: 20,391 km (2021) (includes 449 km of expressways)
paved: 20,391 km (2021) (includes 449 km of expressways)
Uruguay
total: 77,732 km (2010)
paved: 7,743 km (2010)
unpaved: 69,989 km (2010)
paved: 7,743 km (2010)
unpaved: 69,989 km (2010)
Telephones - fixed lines
Bangladesch
total subscriptions: 587,476 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 0 (2021 est.) less than 1
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 0 (2021 est.) less than 1
Israel
total subscriptions: 3.5 million (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 39 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 39 (2021 est.)
Uruguay
total subscriptions: 1.2 million (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 36 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 36 (2021 est.)
Telephones - mobile cellular
Bangladesch
total subscriptions: 181,021,227 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 107 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 107 (2021 est.)
Israel
total subscriptions: 12.5 million (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 140 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 140 (2021 est.)
Uruguay
total subscriptions: 4.7 million (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 140 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 140 (2021 est.)
Waterways
Bangladesch
8,370 km (2011) (includes up to 3,060 km of main cargo routes; network reduced to 5,200 km in the dry season)
Uruguay
1,600 km (2011)
Disputes - international
Bangladesch
Bangladesh-Burma: the border area has historically been an area of conflict and instability; militants, particularly ethnic armed groups (EAGs) from Burma, continue to operate in the border region and conduct illegal crossings, and both countries maintain considerable numbers of security personnel along the border; Burmese military forces actively conduct operations against EAGs; in 2022, Burmese artillery struck Bangladesh territory several times during military operations against Arakan Army rebels inside Rakhine; as of 2017, Burmese border authorities had constructed about 130 miles of border fencing and had planned to fence off the remainder of the border
Bangladesh-India: Bangladesh referred its maritime boundary claims with Burma and India to the International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea; Indian Prime Minister Singh's September 2011 visit to Bangladesh resulted in the signing of a Protocol to the 1974 Land Boundary Agreement between India and Bangladesh, which had called for the settlement of longstanding boundary disputes over un-demarcated areas and the exchange of territorial enclaves, but which had never been implemented
Israel
Israel-Gaza Strip: Israel withdrew its settlers and military from the Gaza Strip and from four settlements in the West Bank in August 2005
Israel-Syria: Golan Heights is Israeli-controlled (Lebanon claims the Shab'a Farms area of Golan Heights); in March 2019, the US Government recognized Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights; since 1948, about 350 peacekeepers from the UN Truce Supervision Organization headquartered in Jerusalem monitor ceasefires, supervise armistice agreements, prevent isolated incidents from escalating, and assist other UN personnel in the region
Israel-West Bank: West Bank is Israeli-occupied with current status subject to the Israeli-Palestinian Interim Agreement - permanent status to be determined through further negotiation; in 2002, Israel began construction of a "seam line" separation barrier along parts of the Green Line and within the West Bank; as of mid-2020, plans were to continue barrier construction
Uruguay
Uruguay-Argentina: in 2010, the ICJ ruled in favor of Uruguay's operation of two paper mills on the Uruguay River, which forms the border with Argentina; the two countries formed a joint pollution monitoring regime, which ended the dispute
Uruguay-Brazil: uncontested boundary dispute between Brazil and Uruguay over Braziliera/Brasiliera Island in the Quarai/Cuareim River leaves the tripoint with Argentina in question; smuggling of firearms and narcotics continues to be an issue along the Uruguay-Brazil border
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