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General info about Ecuador
If you are flying to Ecuador in the coming year, then you can benefit from the general information about Ecuador. General information about Ecuador will let you know about the history of Ecuador and how it came into being along with some interesting facts about Ecuador. Ecuador is filled with surprises that you will not find anywhere else. So, let’s begin with general information about Ecuador.
Information About Ecuador
Starting from the official name of the country which is the Republic of Ecuador, it is surrounded by Colombia and Peru and is located at the equator of the earth. The total area covered by Ecuador is 283,561 sq km which makes it easier to travel the entire country in a matter of weeks. The capital city of Ecuador is Quito which has a considerable amount of street crimes. Other than the capital the largest city of Ecuador in Guayaquil.
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Language & Population of Ecuador
To include in the general information about Ecuador, the groups that live in the country include; Amerindian and Mestizo. Mestizo is present in large numbers in Ecuador. The official language of the country is Spanish which is spoken by the entire population living there. Talking about population, the population of Ecuador is 16.6 million. Ecuador government works on the principle of unilateral parliament.
History of Ecuador
The history of Ecuador goes back 13,000 years when the Indians occupied the land first. Then different tribes and groups started making their colonies in the Andes Mountain. In the early times such as 1563, the Spanish were the ones who ruled the land and kept on ruling the land for a long 300 years. After a long hard rule, the movement led by Juan Pio Montufar resulted in the freedom of Ecuador. On October 1820, the largest city of the country which has Guayaqui gained its freedom and slowly these processes begin to become the reason of freedom of all the Ecuador.
Interesting Facts About Ecuador
There are some interesting facts about Ecuador that will make you realize what an amazing country it actually is. Did you know that Ecuador is the 64th in the world on the basis of GDP? Yes, the total GDP generated by Ecuador is 80.9 billion in United States Dollars. Due to its unique location and wildlife, the economy has seen remarkable growth in the last 10 years resulting in Ecuador becoming the 8th largest economy. Did you know that Ecuador has many volcanoes that are still active to this day?
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