The rest of Ecuador gained its independence after Antonio José de Sucre defeated the Spanish Royalist forces at the Battle of Pichincha, near Quito. Following the battle, Ecuador joined Simón Bolívar 's …

Dec 5, 2025 · Ecuador straddles part of the Andes Mountains and occupies part of the Amazon basin. Situated on the Equator, from which its name derives, it borders Colombia to the north, Peru to the …

2 days ago · Ecuador straddles the Equator, its namesake, on the west coast of South America.

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Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the ...

Ecuador is divided into 24 provinces. Its three largest cities are Guayaquil, Quito, and Cuenca. The national currency is the US dollar. With the Andes Mountains and the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador is …

Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west.

Ecuador facts: Official web sites of Ecuador, links and information on Ecuadorian art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital of Ecuador, airlines, embassies, tourist …

May 27, 2025 · Ecuador is a country on the Equator in northwestern South America. Several places in the country have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Galapagos Islands and …

Adventure, nature, culture and gastronomy in a single destination. Explore the Amazon rainforest, climb volcanoes, meet indigenous communities, taste the delicious gastronomy and immerse yourself in …