Rivera, city, northern Uruguay, capital of Rivera Department, in the Cuchilla de Santa Ana. It is opposite the Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento, with which it shares a central street. The northern terminus of the Uruguayan rail system, Rivera is in an area producing fruits, livestock, tobacco, cotton, grains, and vegetables and is a cattle and sheep market. Textiles and tobacco products are manufactured. Population (1985) 57,316.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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