Which country has the southernmost capital city in the Americas?

Montevideo in Uruguay is the southernmost capital city in the Americas. It is situated on the southern coast of the country, near the southern Atlantic Ocean. It has a 22 km (13.67 miles) coastline known as the 'Rambla'.

The city generally has pleasant weather throughout the year and, as of 2021, ranks first among Latin American cities in terms of quality of living. Montevideo is recognised for its diverse culture, food, and high literacy rates. Public education in Uruguay is free for citizens of the country, including at university level.

Montevideo was established in 1724 by a Spanish soldier called Bruno Mauricio de Zabala. This was considered a strategic move amidst the Spanish-Portuguese dispute over who owned the region. 'Monte' refers to the hill, Cerro de Montevideo, situated across the Bay of Montevideo. The origin of 'video', however, remains unclear.

Uruguay is known for its agricultural accomplishments and political stability. The population is largely middle class, half of whom live in the country’s capital city (1.3 million people approximately). Uruguay is the second-smallest country in South America but benefits from being situated squarely between Brazil and Argentina. It has plenty of wide-open land that is ideal for farming. In 2020, it was revealed that between 98-100% of Uruguay's electricity is generated through renewable sources.