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Country Name

Ecuador

Country Code

EC ECU

Country Calling Code

+593

Country Profile

A virtual guide to Ecuador, a republic in northwestern South America. The country is bordered by the Pacific Ocean in west, by Colombia in north and by Peru in south east and south and it shares maritime borders with Costa Rica. 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.

Capital Name

Quito

Languages

Spanish (official), indigenous languages, especially Quichua, the Ecuadorian dialect of Quechua.

Country Currency

US Dollar (USD)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC -5h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the right

Population

1.71 crores (2018)

Country Area

283,561 km² (109.483 sq. mi.)

Place to Visit

Quilotoa Loop Otavalo Galapagos Island Mindo Cuenca Guayaquil Quito Nariz Del Diablo Banos Salinas Quito Guamote Tena Vilcabamba Cotopaxi

News

According 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).

Art Culture

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.

Economy Business

Banco 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

Transport

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.

Tourism

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.

Education

Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar Quito Universidad Nacional de Loja Loja Universidad San Francisco de Quito Quito, founded in December 1534 (in Spanish).

Visa Process

NOTES FOR ECUADOR VISAS: Maximum Stay: 90 days May be obtained upon arrival BEFORE YOU GO TO ECUADOR: Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the completion of this trip Your passport must have at least one blank visa page for entry and exit stamps Your stay may be extended at local immigration for no more than 90 days

Additional Information

Climate: Varied, mild year-round in the mountain valleys; tropical, hot and humid in coastal and Amazonian jungle lowlands. Republic. Independence: 24 May 1822 (from Spain). Constitution: 10 August 1998. 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 , Chile, Peru, Vietnam, Colombia Imports - commodities: industrial materials, fuels and lubricants, nondurable consumer goods

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