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 Cotopaxi is perhaps the best known volcano of Ecuador, the active stratovolcano in the Andes Mountains is located in the Latacunga canton of Cotopaxi Province, about 50 km south of Quito. Image: Simon Matzinger |
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 Location map of Ecuador Ecuador covers an area of 283,561 km², compared, it is somewhat smaller than Italy (301,318 km²) or slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Nevada. The world famous Galapagos Islands, an archipelago of volcanic origin, are situated 926 km (575 mi) west of continental Ecuador, the islands are a province of Ecuador. Ecuador has a population of 16.7 million people (2017). Capital city is Quito, largest city is Guayaquil. Spoken languages are Spanish and Quechua (both official). Main religion is predominantly Roman Catholic (80%). |
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Republic of Ecuador | República del Ecuador |
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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) related countries: Spain, Venezuela |
Official Name: República del Ecuador short form: Ecuador int'l long form: Republic of Ecuador ISO Country Code: ec, ecu Time: Local Time = UTC -5h Actual Time: Sat-Dec-7 18:21 Country Calling Code: +593 Capital City: Quito (pop. 1.4 million) Other Cities: Cuenca, Guayaquil (largest city in Ecuador) 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: 283,561 km² (109.483 sq. mi.) 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: 16.7 million (2017) 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 - commodities: petroleum, bananas, cut flowers, shrimp, cacao, coffee, wood, fish Exports - partners: USA 39.5%, Chile 6.2%, Peru 5.1%, Vietnam 4.3%, Colombia 4.3% (2015) Imports - commodities: industrial materials, fuels and lubricants, nondurable consumer goods Imports - partners: USA 27.1%, China 15.3%, Colombia 8.3%, Panama 4.9% (2015) Currency: US Dollar (USD) Ecuador in numbersMore statistical data for Ecuador. |
 The Carondelet Palace in the Historic Center of Quito is the seat of government of the Republic of Ecuador. Image: UN Women Political system Ecuador is a republic and maintains a presidential, unicameral representative democracy with the usual three branches of power: executive (government), legislative (national assembly), and judicial (judiciary). The President is both, head of state and head of government. The national assembly has the power to pass laws. The supreme court is independent of the executive and legislative branches. Official Sites of EcuadorNote: External links will open in a new browser window.Presidencia de la República del Ecuador The Presidency of Ecuador (in Spanish). Sistema Nacional de Información (SNI) Governmental information portal (in Spanish). Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Movilidad Humana Ministery of Foreign Relations of the Republic of Ecuador (in Spanish). 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. Ecuador in numbersKey statistic figures Ecuador. Maps Map
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of EcuadorMap showing Ecuador's administrative divisions.  Google
Earth EcuadorSearchable map and satellite view of Ecuador and Galapagos. Google
Earth QuitoSearchable map and satellite view of Ecuador's capital city. Google
Earth GuayaquilSearchable map and satellite view of Ecuador's largest city. Map
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NewsAccording to RSF, media freedom declined steadily during Rafael Correa’s three consecutive terms as president (from 2007 to 2017). Correa constantly controlled the media agenda and did not hesitate to personally and publicly target critical media outlets.La Hora National 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 & CultureCasa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana "Benjamín Carrión" Government portal to Art and Culture of Ecuador, painting, music, theater, 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). XxEcuarunari (seite ist down) 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. |
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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. Camari Agriculture and handcrafted products of communities from different areas in Ecuador. __Transportation Airlines Avianca Ecuador A nationally branded Latin American airline based in Quito. LATAM Ecuador A subsidiary of LATAM Airlines (Chile), based in Guayaquil. Tame Línea Aérea del Ecuador, Ecuador's flag carrier and the largest airline in the country. Railway Empresa de Ferrocarriles Ecuatorianos The national railway of Ecuador. |
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 Bartolomé Island and Pinnacle Rock to the right, Galapagos Islands. Image: Peter Gene Travel and Tour Consumer Information
Destination Ecuador - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Ecuador: Quito (capital city): Compañía de Jesús, iconic baroque Jesuit church. Church of Saint Francis, monumental baroque church. Plaza de la Independencia, plaza and park in the heart of old Quito. TelefériQo, gondola lift for spectacular views over Quito's mountainous landscape. Cuenca (capital of the Azuay Province), Inmaculada Concepción Cathedral, 19th century cathedral church in Cuenca. Ciudad Mitad del Mundo, plaza where you can stand with a foot in each hemisphere of the Earth. Volcanos: Cotopaxi, an active stratovolcano in the Andes Mountains, surrounded by a national park. Quilotoa, a water-filled caldera. National Parks: Cajas National Park, high-altitude area with lakes and evergreen cloud forests. Machalilla National Park, national park with a beautiful beach and a Silver Island (Isla de la Plata). Islands: Galápagos Islands archipelago: Baltra, Española, Fernandina, Floreana, Isabela, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Santiago. Ecuador Travel Information Ecuador & Galapagos official Travel Information and Travel Guide. Ministerio de Turismo del Ecuador Official website of the Ministry of Tourism Ecuador (in Spanish). Ecuador Country Information About Ecuador by the Embassy of Ecuador. Cities More about Quito With a searchable map/satellite view of Ecuador's capital city. Portal de Turismo Quito Official city guide of Quito. Quito The Municipality of Quito (Español). Cuenca (Cuenca de los Andes) The city of Cuenca, regarded as the most European city in Ecuador. More about GuayaquilWith a searchable map/satellite view of Ecuador's largest city. Guayaquil Guayaquil City Guide. Hotel Hotel Cafe Cultura One of the best hotels in Quito. Ecuador World Heritage Sites: City of QuitoThe capital of Ecuador was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca settlement. Despite of an earthquake in 1917, Quito has the best-preserved, least altered historic center in Latin America. Historic Centre of Santa Ana de los Ríos de CuencaCuenca is an example of an early urban planning. The city was founded in 1557 and built according to the drafts of the Spanish King Charles V. Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road SystemThe Great Inca Road, an extensive network of paths and tracks covering more than 30,000 km used by the Incas for trade, defence and communication. The Inca Road System runs on two north-south roads from present day Colombia, through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Chile. Galápagos IslandsThe isolated 'living museum and showcase of evolution' that inspired Charles Darwin of his theory of evolution by natural selection.  Historic center of Cuenca, capital city of Azuay province. Image: amalavida.tv |
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EducationUniversidad Andina Simón Bolívar Quito Universidad Nacional de Loja Loja Universidad San Francisco de Quito Quito, founded in December 1534 (in Spanish). |
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Environment & NatureCharles Darwin Foundation The 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). WWF Ecuador World Wide Fund for Nature in Ecuador (in Spanish). |
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HistoryArchivo Nacional del Ecuador National Archive of Ecuador (in Spanish). History of Ecuador Ecuador's history by Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador. 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. Sources and additional Information about EcuadorAmnesty International: Ecuador BBC Country Profile: Ecuador GlobalEDGE: Ecuador The Heritage Foundation: Ecuador Human Rights Watch: Ecuador OEC: Ecuador Reporters Without Borders: Ecuador Wikipedia: Ecuador The World Factbook -- Ecuador |
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