Religious Schools.
In the Republic there are a great many schools and colleges under the care of religious communities, in which more than 4,200 children are taught.
Educational Patriotic League.
Under this name there exists in Montevideo an important establishment, the object of which is to improve and foment the primary, secondary, superior, artistical and professional instruction, not only in Montevideo but also throughout the whole country. It has also founded an important college.
National Library.
During the 185 days in which that important establishment remained opened, in the year 1891, the number of the readers have been 2,849. The number of the books asked for was 2,698 and 64 manuscripts.
The library possesses over 21,000 volumes and 2,500 manuscripts, a great many engravings, photographs and maps.
There are also the "Archives" where all records are kept, ancient writings and documents that have a relation with the National History.
In nearly every department there is a public library.
International Book Exchange.—Uruguay is one of the nations that signed the Brussels treaty and in Montevideo there is a very useful office for International Book Exchange.