country guide
Ecuador Country Guide
Name
Ecuador
Full Name
Republic of the equator
- Ecuador is situated in South America and is one of the smallest countries in the continent.
The country is very diverse with the Andean mountain range slicing through the country, The Amazon rainforest and the pacific ocean.
Needless to say, you can therefore enjoy a wide variety of activities including trekking, mountain biking and surfing.
The world heritage sites of Quito and Cuenca offer some beautiful colonial architecture and everywhere are an amazing variety of wildlife.
The Galapagos Islands offer the chance to see a wide range of animals who aren't bothered about your presence what-so-ever!
Capital
Quito
Largest City
Guayaquil
Population
13,755,680
Area
256,370 km2
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Religion
Roman Catholic
Time Zone
ECT, GALT (UTC-5, -6)
Currency
U.S. dollar
Dialing Code
593
Internet Domain
.ec