Ecuador is a country full of magic. Rich in culture
and colorful traditions, and is home to landscapes of an amazing
nature.
Located in northwestern South America, latitude 0°,
Ecuador offers splendid natural treasures, such as the Galapagos
Islands, the exotic Amazon Rain Forest and magnificent volcanoes
such as Chimborazo and Cotopaxi, with the highest biodiversity in
the world in relationship with its size.
 From
the highlands of snow covered mountains of the Andes, to the marvelous
beaches of the Pacific Ocean, to the exotic mysteries of the rainforest
and the magic that evolves in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador is
the place to visit, specially if you are a lover of nature. This
small nation covers one of the most diverse fauna and flora resources
of the world.
Ecuadorians are kind and gentle people, very friendly,
and you will always feel the warmth of their welcome. There is a
great diversity of cultures and rich traditions in every region
and ethnic group.
This is a unique destination full of adventure, biodiversity
and art that brings you into contact with ancestral cultures and
nature.
Republic of Ecuador
President: Lucio Gutierrez )
Area: 283.560 square km
Population: 12' )
Capital: Quito, 1,500,000 inhabitants (1998)
Other Large Cities: Guayaquil 2,000,000; Cuenca
300,000 (1998)
Monetary unit: United States dollar
Languages: Spanish (spoken by 90% of population),
Quichua, and a variety of other aboriginal dialects
Ethnicity/Race: Mestizo (Indian/Spanish) 55%, Indian
25%, White 10%, African 10%
Religion: Roman Catholic, 95%
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