World Region Information --- Ecuador Information
We are researching local information for Ecuador. The Republic of Ecuador is a country in the northwest of South America. We will feature information that seems good to know when advancing to Ecuador.
It borders Colombia to the north and Peru to the east and south. The west faces the Pacific Ocean.
Approx. 284,000 km2
Guayaquil(2.72 million), Cuenca(640,000), Santo Domingo(460,000), Ambato(390,000), Portoviejo(320,000), etc.
Approximately 17.08 million people
72% Mestizo, Other
Spanish
Christianity 93%, No religion 6%, Others
- Iglesia de San Francisco
- Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus
- Basilica del Voto Nacional
- Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
- Iglesia El Sagrario Cuenca
- La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Cuenca
- La Catedral Metropolitana de Guayaquil
A culture characterized by mestizo traditions with Spanish, American Indian, and African influences.
- Isla Galapagos
- PARQUE NACIONAL COTOPAXI
- Parque Nacional Cajas
- Malecon 2000
- Nariz del Diablo
- Termas de la Virgen
Primary education (9 years) is compulsory and, in principle, paid for by the government.
- Universidad Politecnica Salesiana del Ecuador
- Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral
- Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Ecuador
- Biblioteca Publica de la Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana
1809 Middle class in Ecuador pushes independence movement
1822 Independence from Spain as part of Gran Colombia, which includes Colombia, Panama, and Venezuela
1830 Breaks away from Gran Colombia and becomes fully independent
1941 Invasion of the Peruvian army
1942 Rio Protocol renounces sovereignty over Amazon region, cedes disputed territories to Peru
1963 military government
1979 New constitution. Transfer to civilian rule
1981 Short-term border dispute with Peru
1982 Economic deterioration due to falling crude oil prices. state of emergency declaration
1987 Severe damage caused by the earthquake. Emergency Measures to Suspend Interest Payments on Foreign Debt
2008 New constitution takes effect
2009 oil and gas nationalization
2010 state of emergency declaration
2016 More than 400 dead in earthquake
It is a presidential democratic republic. The president is the head of state, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, and head of government. The parliament is unicameral.
- Carondelet Palace
- Asamblea Nacional del Ecuador
- Corte Constitucional del Ecuador
$6,155
It is a relatively high-income economy that relies heavily on things like oil and agricultural products.
Bolivia, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Paraguay, Uruguay, Ecuador, Venezuela, Guyana , Suriname
