Ecuador Guide and Resources

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Location
Western South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the Equator, between Colombia and Peru

Size Comparison To U.S-located Area
slightly smaller than Nevada

Geographic Coordinates
2 00 S, 77 30 W

Capital
Quito

Nationality
Ecuadorian(s)

Currency
US dollar (USD)

Languages Spoken
Spanish (official), Amerindian languages (especially Quechua)

Population
13,447,494 (July 2002 est.)

Total Population Ratio Based On Gender
0.99 male(s)/female (2002 est.)

Migrant Ratio
-0.53 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2002 est.)

Ethnic Groups
mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) 65%, Amerindian 25%, Spanish and others 7%, black 3%

Religion Demographics
Roman Catholic 95%

Geographic Areas
Total :: 283,560 sq km
Land :: 276,840 sq km
Water :: 6,720 sq km
Coastline :: 2,237 km

Bordered By
Colombia, Peru

Argentina Climate
tropical along coast, becoming cooler inland at higher elevations; tropical in Amazonian jungle lowlands

Terrain
coastal plain (costa), inter-Andean central highlands (sierra), and flat to rolling eastern jungle (oriente)

Natural Resources
petroleum, fish, timber, hydropower

Natural Hazards
frequent earthquakes, landslides, volcanic activity; floods; periodic droughts

Brief Geography Notes
Cotopaxi in Andes is highest active volcano in world

Government
republic

Administrative Districts
22 provinces