Basic Information | Ecuador
| Official Name | Republic of Ecuador |
| Common Name | Ecuador |
| Continent | South America |
| Region | Andean Region |
| Capital City | Quito |
| Largest City | Guayaquil |
Geography | Ecuador
| Total Area (sq km) | 283,561 |
| Land Borders | 2 countries (Colombia, Peru) |
| Coastline | 2,237 km (Pacific Ocean) |
| Major Rivers | Napo, Pastaza, Guayas, Esmeraldas |
| Major Mountains | Andes (including Chimborazo, Cotopaxi) |
| Climate | Tropical along coast and Amazon; cooler highlands; dry in Galápagos Islands |
Demographics | Ecuador
| Population | ~18 million (2024 est.) |
| Population Density | ~63/sq km |
| Urbanization | ~64% of population lives in cities |
| Official Language(s) | Spanish |
| Regional Languages | Quechua, Shuar (recognized) |
| Major Ethnic Groups | Mestizo (~71%), Indigenous, Afro-Ecuadorian, White |
| Major Religions | Christianity (mainly Roman Catholic), Protestant minority |
Government & Politics | Ecuador
| Government Type | Unitary Presidential Constitutional Republic |
| Current Leader | President Daniel Noboa (as of 2025) |
| Administrative Divisions | 24 provinces |
| Independence / Founding Date | August 10, 1809 (first call for independence), full independence on May 24, 1822 |
Economy | Ecuador
| Currency | United States Dollar (USD) |
| GDP (Nominal) | ~$120 billion (2024 est.) |
| GDP Per Capita | ~$6,500 |
| Major Industries | Petroleum, Agriculture (bananas, cacao, coffee, flowers), Fishing, Textiles, Tourism |
| Major Exports | Oil, bananas, shrimp, flowers, cocoa, coffee |
| Major Imports | Machinery, vehicles, raw materials, chemicals |
| Trade Partners | USA, EU, China, Colombia, Peru |
Culture & Society | Ecuador
| National Symbols | Andean Condor (bird), Rose (flower), Flag of Ecuador |
| National Sport | Football (Soccer) |
| Famous Festivals | Inti Raymi, Carnival, Day of the Dead, Quito Festival |
| Cuisine Highlights | Ceviche, Llapingachos, Fanesca (Easter soup), Roast Guinea Pig (Cuy) |
| Literature & Arts | Indigenous art, Quito School of art, Latin American literature contributions |
| UNESCO Heritage Sites | Galápagos Islands, City of Quito, Historic Centre of Cuenca |
Travel & Tourism | Ecuador
| Top Tourist Attractions | Galápagos Islands, Quito Old Town, Cotopaxi Volcano, Amazon Rainforest, Cuenca |
| Best Time to Visit | June–September (dry season in highlands & Galápagos) |
| Famous Cities | Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca, Loja |
| Visa Requirement | Visa-free entry for most nationalities up to 90 days |
Other Key Facts | Ecuador
| Time Zone(s) | UTC -5 (mainland), UTC -6 (Galápagos) |
| Internet Domain | .ec |
| Calling Code | +593 |
| Major Airports | Mariscal Sucre International Airport (Quito), José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (Guayaquil) |
| Currency Symbol | $ (US Dollar) |
| Literacy Rate | ~94% |
| Life Expectancy | ~77 years |
| Interesting Fact | Ecuador is named after the equator, which runs through the country; you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere. |
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