 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 (2003-2007)
Area: 283.560 square km
Population: 12' 562.496 (1999)
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% |
