City: Ecuador
Capital: Quito
00°9′S 78°21′W / 0.150°S 78.350°W / -0.150; -78.350
Largest city: Guayaquil
Official languages: Spanish
Recognized regional languages: Kichwa (Quichua), Shuar and others "are in official use for indigenous peoples"
Ethnic groups (): 71.9% Mestizo
7.4% Montubio
7.2% Afro-Ecuadorian
7% Amerindian
6.1% White
0.4% others
Demonym: Ecuadorian
Government: Unitary presidential constitutional republic
• President: Lenín Moreno
• Vice President: María Alejandra Vicuña
Legislature: National Assembly
Independence• Declared: August 10, 1809
• from Spain: May 24, 1822
• from Gran Colombia: May 13, 1830
• Recognized by Spain: February 16, 1840
• Current constitution: September 28, 2008
Area• Total: 283,561 km (109,484 sq mi) (73rd)
• Water (%): 5
Population• 2016 estimate: 16,385,068 (65th)
• 2010 census: 14,483,499
• Density: 58.95/km (152.7/sq mi) (151st)
GDP (PPP): 2016 estimate
• Total: $194.845 billion
• Per capita: $11,788
GDP (nominal): 2016 estimate
• Total: $109.759 billion (64th)
• Per capita: $6,640
Gini (2014): 45.4
medium
HDI (2015): 0.739
high · 89th
Currency: United States dollar (USD)
Time zone: ECT / GALT (UTC−5 / −6)
Drives on the: right
Calling code: +593
ISO 3166 code: EC
Internet TLD: .ec
Top Things to do in Ecuador
Top 5 Natural History Museums in Ecuador, Ecuador
May 20, 2022 Enriqueta Cusson
Coordinates: 2°00′S 77°30′W / 2.000°S 77.500°W / -2.000; -77.500
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1. Museo Paleontologico de Bolivar - Carchi
2. San Cristobal Interpretation Center
2 km Southwest of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Ecuador http://www.galapagospark.org/sitio.php?page=centro_de_interpretacion
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Reviewed By Capecodder29 - Yarmouth Port, United States
Nice hike along a boardwalk to the Interpretation Center - interesting displays that explain the history, development, and Charles Darwin’s role in the Galápagos Islands. Continue on to scenic viewing areas, a great spot to snorkel, a monument to Darwin, and a path to a beach covered with sea lions. Wear your walking shoes and swim suit. Great way to spend a few hours.
3. Museo Fray Enrique Mideros
Ambato 16 de Diciembre, Banos 180301 Ecuador +593 3-274-0451
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Since 1981 We have diferents esposition rooms: Pre Columbian Art Religious Painting Religious Sculpture Taxidermy Animals
4. Museo Etnoarqueologico
Calle 9 de Octubre Intersection of 9 de Octubre and Atahualpa, Puyo 160150 Ecuador 03 28851222
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5. Museo Ecuatoriano de Ciencias Naturales
Parque de La Carolina,Rumipamba 341 y Av. de los Shyris, Quito 170150 Ecuador +593 2-244-9224 http://www.museosquito.gob.ec/index.php/item/63-museo-ecuatoriano-de-ciencias-naturales
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