| Latitude and Longitude |
1º 00' S, 79º 00' W |
| Area |
284000 km2 |
| Capital |
Quito |
| Time Zone |
UTC-5 |
| Official Name |
Republic of Ecuador |
| Currency |
US Dollar (USD) |
| Government |
Presidential Republic |
| Legislature |
Unicameral |
| Population |
13927650 |
| Independence Date |
05/24/22 |
| International Dialing Code |
593 |
| ISO Code alpha-3 |
EC |
| ISO Code alpha-2 |
ECU |
| GDP per Capita (PPP) |
$7,200.00 |
| Climate Type |
Tropical and Temperate |
| Major Language(s) |
Amerindian languages, Spanish (official) |
| Major Ethnic Groups |
Amerindian, Mestizo, Spanish |
| Major Religious Groups |
Christian (Roman Catholic) |
| Administrative Divisions |
22 Provinces (provincias) |
| Neighbouring Countries |
Colombia, Peru |
| Major Industries |
Agriculture, Petroleum, Food processing, Textile, Timber products, Chemical |
| Natural Resources |
Gold, Timber, Fish, Petroleum, Hydelpower |
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