Ecuador
A compact South American country that packs Andean volcanoes, Amazon rainforest and the Galápagos Islands into one national passport. Ecuador is literally named after the equator that runs straight through it.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Three horizontal bands with yellow on top taking up half the flag, then blue and red, with the national coat of arms in the centre. Yellow represents the land's fertility and wealth, blue the sea and sky, and red the blood of the heroes of independence.
Ecuador FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Quito |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 16,938,986 |
| Area | 257,204 km² |
| Population density | 66 /km² |
| Currency | United States dollar (USD) $ |
| Official languages | Northern Quichua, Shuar, Spanish |
| Calling code | +593 |
| Internet TLD | .ec |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | EC / ECU |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- The Galápagos Islands, which belong to Ecuador, inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
- Thanks to Earth's bulge at the equator, the summit of Mount Chimborazo is the point on the surface farthest from the planet's centre.
- It was the first country in the world to grant constitutional rights to nature itself.
- The Panama hat was actually invented in Ecuador, not Panama.
Ecuador FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Ecuador?
The capital of Ecuador is Quito.
What is the population of Ecuador?
Ecuador has a population of about 16,938,986.
What currency does Ecuador use?
Ecuador uses the United States dollar (USD).
What languages are spoken in Ecuador?
The official languages of Ecuador are Northern Quichua, Shuar, Spanish.
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