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
WEB5 days ago · Ecuador, country of northwestern South America. Ecuador is one of the most environmentally diverse countries in the world, and it has contributed notably to the environmental sciences. The first scientific expedition to measure the circumference of Earth, led by Charles-Marie de La Condamine of France, was based in Ecuador.
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.
Ecuador Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBFeb 25, 2021 · Ecuador is a country located on the northwestern edge of South America. It sits directly on the Equator and is subsequently positioned in the northern, southern and western hemispheres of the Earth. Ecuador is bordered by Colombia to the north, by Peru to the south and east, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west.
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. Best Places to Visit.
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.
History of Ecuador | Summary, Facts, Flag, & Map | Britannica
WEBhistory of Ecuador, a survey of important events and people in the history of Ecuador from the time of the Inca empire. Located 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.
16 best things to do in Ecuador - Lonely Planet
WEBSep 27, 2023 · 1. Marvel at the wildlife of the Galápagos Islands. If we’re talking must-dos, going wildlife watching in the Galápagos Islands sits at the top of the list for many visitors to Ecuador.
Ecuador - World Factbook Glyph
WEBEcuador hosts one of the region’s largest refugee populations. From 2000-2005, Colombians arrived in growing numbers to escape armed conflict, and they have continued to immigrate to Ecuador steadily. Between 2008, when Ecuador lifted visa requirements for all countries, and 2016, immigrants entered from Haiti, Cuba, and other continents. ...
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.
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