Ecuador - Wikipedia
WEBEcuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Ecuador also includes the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about 1,000 kilometers (621 mi) west of the mainland.
Ecuador | History, Flag, Capital, Map, Currency ... - Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Geographical and historical treatment of Ecuador, country of northwestern South America. One of the world’s most environmentally diverse countries, it has contributed notably to environmental science. Much of what is now Ecuador was part of the Inca empire, pre-Columbian America’s largest political unit.
Ecuador - Wikiwand
WEBEcuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Ecuador also includes the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about 1,000 kilometers (621 mi) west of the mainland.
Ecuador - World Factbook Glyph
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Ecuador’s total fertility rate – the average number of children born per woman – is just below replacement level as of 2023, but its population is continuing to grow. Ecuador continues to be both a country of emigration and immigration.
Ecuador travel - Lonely Planet | South America
WEBEcuador. South America. Check out this year's Best in Travel winners. Postcard-pretty town centers, waves splashing white-sand beaches, Kichwa villages, Amazonian rainforest and the breathtaking Andes: a dazzling array of wonders is squeezed into compact Ecuador. Best Time to Visit.
Ecuador country profile - BBC News
WEB15 January. Ecuador is a patchwork of ethnic identities, a complex legacy of its indigenous and colonial past. Long the heartland of a series of native Andean civilisations, it was taken over by...
Ecuador – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBApr 30, 2024 · Ecuador is a country on the Equator in northwestern South America. Several places in the country have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Galapagos Islands and the cities of Quito and Cuenca, which lie in the Andes that run from north to south through the country.
16 best things to do in Ecuador - Lonely Planet
WEBSep 27, 2023 · Ecuador offers some of the most incredible outdoor experiences on earth, from surfing on beautiful beaches to treks through the Amazon jungle. The fourth-smallest country in South America offers experiences to rival anything in Brazil, Argentina or Chile, all packed into a small space that's easy to explore by bus, boat or plane.
History of Ecuador | Summary, Facts, Flag, & Map | Britannica
WEBLocated in northwestern South America, Ecuador is one of the most environmentally diverse countries in the world, and it has contributed significantly to the environmental sciences.
11 best places to visit in Ecuador - Lonely Planet
WEBSep 24, 2023 · 1. Quito. Best city for living the Andean highlife. Strewn across a mountain valley and surrounded by volcanoes, Quito is quite the spectacle. The Ecuadorian capital is a fascinating melange of cultures and a living museum of Spanish-era architecture. For the full panorama, take the TelefériQo gondola up the Pichincha volcano.
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