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South America
Republic of Ecuador
🗺️ Quito, Ecuador
Capital city
📍 -0.1807°, -78.4678°View larger map →
📍 Essential Info
CapitalQuito
TimezoneUTC-5 (same time as Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Population18.5M
Governmentpresidential republic
🔌 Practical Info
Driving SideRight
Electrical PlugsVaries
Internet Code.ec
Internet Users77%
GDP per Capita$13,900
🌍 Geography
LocationWestern South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the Equator, between Colombia and Peru
Size Comparisonslightly smaller than Nevada
Climatetropical along coast, becoming cooler inland at higher elevations; tropical in Amazonian jungle lowlands
Terraincoastal plain (costa), inter-Andean central highlands (sierra), and flat to rolling eastern jungle (oriente)
👥 People & Culture
Ethnic GroupsMestizo (mixed Indigenous and White) 77.5%, Montubio 7.7%, Indigenous 7.7%, White 2.2%, Afroecuadorian 2%, Mulatto 1.4%, Black 1.3%, other 0.1% (2022...
ReligionsRoman Catholic 68.2%, Protestant 19% (Evangelical 18.3%, Adventist 0.6%, other Protestant 0.2%), Jehovah's Witness 1.4%, other 2.3%, none 8.2% don't k...
Median Age28.2 years
Life Expectancy74.9 years
National HolidayIndependence Day (independence of Quito), 10 August (1809)
🎎 Cultural Tips
Greetings
A kiss on the right cheek for women, handshakes for men. Ecuadorians are warm and friendly.
Dining
Lunch is the main meal. Ceviche is popular on the coast. Always try the local fruits - Ecuador has amazing variety.
Key Phrases
Hello: HolaThank you: GraciasPlease: Por favorHow are you?: ¿Cómo está?Very good: Muy bien
Destinations in Ecuador
Data sourced from the CIA World Factbook