Ecuador
Capital
Quito
Population
~17.8 million
Currency
US Dollar (USD)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Spanish
- Religion
- Christianity (Catholic)
- Climate
- Varied; tropical in the lowlands, temperate in the highlands
Culture & History
Known for: biodiversity, the equatorial line monument, and Panama hats (actually Ecuadorian)
Also famous for: the Galápagos Islands, the Andes Mountains, and chocolate production
Food: Ceviche (seafood marinated in citrus)
Brief History
Part of the Inca Empire; Spanish colony; gained independence in 1822; diverse geography and culture