Ecuador 🇪🇨
Ecuador 🇪🇨: capital Quito, population 18 million, located in South America. Currency: US Dollar ($). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Quito
- Population: 18 million
- Continent: South America
- Language: Spanish
- Currency: US Dollar ($)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Ecuador
- Area: 276,841 km² (106,889 sq mi)
- Region: South America
- Has a coastline
- People: Ecuadorean
- Internet domain: .ec
Fun Facts About Ecuador
- Named after the imaginary line that runs through it.
- The Galapagos Islands belong to this country.
- You can stand in both hemispheres at once here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ecuador known for?
Ecuador is known for several things — Named after the imaginary line that runs through it; The Galapagos Islands belong to this country; You can stand in both hemispheres at once here.
How big is Ecuador?
Ecuador covers about 276,841 square kilometers (106,889 square miles), in the South America region.
Is Ecuador landlocked?
No. Ecuador has a coastline and shares land borders with 2 neighboring countries.
What are people from Ecuador called?
People from Ecuador are called Ecuadorean.
What is the capital of Ecuador?
The capital of Ecuador is Quito.
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