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___ EcuadorA virtual travel guide to Ecuador, this page is about many aspects of Ecuador. View official web sites from the country, and find comprehensive information on the nation in its diversity: The Ecuadorian culture, history and geography. Get key information on Ecuador's economy, education, science, environment, population, and government.You will have access to news from Ecuador and you may visit Ecuadoran cities. Find maps and other tourism information for sightseeing, travel and holidays in Ecuador. |
 Quito Ecuador's capital © Portal de Turismo Quito |
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Republic of Ecuador | República del Ecuador |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Ecuador Background: Advanced indigenous cultures flourished in Ecuador long before the area was conquered by the Inca empire in the 15th century. In 1534, the Spanish arrived and defeated the Inca armies. The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others being Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A border war with Peru that flared in 1995 was resolved in 1999. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Colombia, Peru related countries: Spain, Venezuela |
 Official Name: República del Ecuador short form: Ecuador int'l long form: Republic of Ecuador ISO Country Code: ec Time: Local Time = UTC -5h Actual Time: Sat-Nov-7 18:15 Capital City: Quito (pop. 1.4 million) Other Cities: Cuenca, Guayaquil Government: Republic. Independence: 24 May 1822 (from Spain). Constitution: 10 August 1998. Geography: Location: Western South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the Equator, between Colombia and Peru. Area: 276,840 sq. km; Terrain: Jungle east of the Andes, a rich agricultural coastal plain west of the Andes, high-elevation valleys through the mountainous center of the country and an archipelago of volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean. Climate: Varied, mild year-round in the mountain valleys; tropical, hot and humid in coastal and Amazonian jungle lowlands. People: Nationality: Ecuadorian(s). Population: 13 212 742. Ethnic groups: Mestizo (mixed Indian and Spanish) 65%, Indigenous 25%, Caucasian and others 7%, African 3%. Religion: Predominantly Roman Catholic (95%), but religious freedom recognized. Languages: Spanish (official), indigenous languages, especially Quichua, the Ecuadorian dialect of Quechua. Literacy: 90% Natural resources: Petroleum, fish, timber, hydropower. Agriculture products: Bananas, coffee, cocoa, rice, potatoes, manioc (tapioca), plantains, sugarcane; cattle, sheep, pigs, beef, pork, dairy products; balsa wood; fish, shrimp. Industries: Petroleum, food processing, textiles, wood products, chemicals. Exports partners: USA 42.4%, Colombia 5.7%, Germany 5.6% (2003) Imports partners: USA 23.9%, Colombia 12.8%, Venezuela 7.1%, Brazil 6.1%, Chile 4.8%, Japan 4.2% (2003) Currency: US Dollar (USD) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of EcuadorPresidencia de la República del EcuadorThe Presidency of Ecuador (in Spanish). Ministerio Relaciones Exteriores del Ecuador Ministery of Foreign Relations of the Republic of Ecuador. Diplomatic Missions Embassy of Ecuador Washington D.C. Embassies and Consulates in Ecuador Address list of Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Ecuador. Diplomatic Missions of Ecuador Diplomatic Missions of Ecuador Abroad. Statistics Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Censos The National Institute of Statistics and Census. Maps Map
of EcuadorPolitical Map of Ecuador.  Google
Earth EcuadorZoomable satellite view of Ecuador and Galapagos. Google
Earth QuitoZoomable satellite view of Ecuador's capital city. Map
of South AmericaReference map of South America. |
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NewsLa HoraNational and international news, Quito (Español). Hoy Digital National and international news, Quito (Español). El Telégrafo National and international news, Guayaquil (Español). eluniverso.com National and international news, Guayaquil (Español). |
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Arts & CultureArtecuadorArt and Culture of Ecuador, painting, music, the theater, the dance and all the other expressions. Indigenous Communities in Ecuador The principal indigenous groups of the Amazon region: Huaoranis and Los Tagaeri, Achuar, Shuar, Cofán, Siona-Secoya, Shiwiar and Záparo. The principle indigenous groups of the highlands are the Quichua, Cañaris, and Saraguros. In northern Ecuador, live the Awa community. On the Pacific coast, live the Chachis, Cayapas, Tsáchilas, and Huancavilcas. Conaie Confederation of Indigenous Nations of Ecuador (CONAIE). Ecuarunari Confederation of Peoples of Kichua Nationality of Ecuador. Saraguros The Saraguros, indigenous Andean people. The Last Shaman Joe Seamans, a writer, paid a visit to the Huaorani. Indigenous Peoples in Ecuador Site created by Marc Becker, with links to Indigenous Organizations of Ecuador. |
 Native Indian - Amazonia © Embassy of Ecuador |
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Business & EconomyBanco Central del Ecuador Central Bank Ecuador. Bolsa de Valores de Quito Information about the Quito Stock Exchange including daily transaction information, activities, and statistics. Cámara de Comercio de Quito Quito Chamber of Commerce Chambers of Commerce in Ecuador List of Ecuador Chambers of Commerce. TheEthnicShop.com The majority of products that are offered through The Ethnic Shop are specially handcrafted by communities from different areas in Ecuador. __Transportation Tame Línea Aérea del Ecuador, Ecuador's regional carrier. |
 Indian Market © Embassy of Ecuador |
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Destination Ecuador - Travel and Tour GuidesEcuador Travel Informationfrom Ministerio de Turismo del Ecuador. Ecuador Country Information About Ecuador by the Embassy of Ecuador. Portal Web Cámara de Turismo del Guayas Official tourism portal of Guayas region. Ecuador Explorer Travel Guide to Ecuador. Ecuadortours Travel Ecuador - Climbing, Trekking, Mountain Bike Tours, Horseback Riding. Ecuaworld Comprehensive Ecuador and Galapagos portal and directory. GoEcuador GoEcuador provides travel & general information about Ecuador, Peru & the Galapagos Islands. ingalapagos A tour guide to Galapagos Islands. Cities Portal de Turismo Quito Official city guide of Quito. Quito The Municipality of Quito (Español). Cuenca Municipalidad de Cuenca de los Andes. Guayaquil Guayaquil City Guide. Hotel Hotel Cafe Cultura One of the best hotels in Quito. |
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EducationUniversidad Andina Simón BolívarQuito Universidad Nacional de Loja Loja Universidad San Francisco de Quito Quito, founded in December 1534 (in Spanish). |
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EnvironmentCharles Darwin FoundationThe foundation is dedicated to the conservation of the Galapagos ecosystems. Site with comprehensive information on Galapagos. Escuela Politécnica Nacional - Instituto Geofísico Research center for monitoring of active volcanos and tectonic faults in Ecuador (in Spanish). |
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HistoryArchivo Nacional del EcuadorNational Archive of Ecuador (in Spanish). History of Ecuador Ecuador's history by Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador. Chronology of the History of Ecuador Overview of Ecuador's history. Cronología de la Historia Resumida del Ecuador The article on Ecuador's history above in Spanish. History of Ecuador History of Ecuador by Wikipedia. |
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SearchEcua NetDirectorio del Ecuador (in Spanish). Explored Ecuador Online. Newsgroup of Ecuador soc.culture.ecuador Additional Information on EcuadorEcuador - LANICLatin American Network Information Center on Ecuador BBC News Country Profile: Ecuador Governments on the WWW: Ecuador Open Directory Project: Ecuador Wikipedia: Ecuador The World Factbook -- Ecuador |
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