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Ecuador
EC
where the only thing more abundant than the rainforest is the drama.
Ecuador: where the national pastime is arguing over who ate the last empanada.
Ecuador: where the only thing more vibrant than the textiles is the passion for life.
Ecuador is named after the equator, which runs through the country.
Mount Chimborazo's peak is the closest point on Earth to the sun due to the Earth's equatorial bulge.
📊 Basic Information
Capital
Quito
Population
18,100,000
Area
283,561
Currency
USD (US Dollar)
GDP
121 billion USD
Dial Code
+593
Top Level Domain
.ec
🌐 Cultural & Geographic Information
Languages
Spanish (official)
Kichwa (indigenous)
Largest Cities
Quito
Guayaquil
Cuenca
Time Zones
UTC-5 (Quito)
UTC-6 (Guayaquil)
Alternative Names
Republic of Ecuador