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Ecuador

History

Ecuador declared independence or statehood, marking a decisive political break.
Ecuador became independent from Spain, marking a key step in modern statehood.
Ecuador became independent from Gran Colombia, marking a key step in modern statehood.
Recognition by Spain strengthened Ecuador's international status.
The Liberal Revolution reshaped Ecuador's political life.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Ecuador.
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CapitalQuito
Population18.1M
Area283,561 km2
CurrencyUnited States dollar

Short facts

RegionNorthwestern South America / Andean
LanguageSpanish
Time zoneECT (UTC-5)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Galápagos Islands: Living laboratory of evolution where Darwin developed his theory of natural selection.
  • Avenue of Volcanoes: Double row of volcanoes along the Andes including Cotopaxi and Chimborazo.
  • Amazon Rainforest: Yasuni National Park is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet.

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Planning questions

What is Ecuador known for?Galápagos Islands, Avenue of Volcanoes, Amazon Rainforest.
What is the capital?Quito.
Which language is useful?Spanish.
When is the national day?10 August.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

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Known for

Galápagos IslandsAvenue of VolcanoesAmazon RainforestQuitoStreet foodCoffee
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