Rivera
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Rivera is the capital of the Rivera Department in Uruguay, bordering the Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento. Founded initially as Pereira in 1860, it was renamed Ceballos before officially becoming Rivera in 1867. The city is known for its open border with Brazil and duty-free shops.
Statistics
Area
Not available
Population
84,775