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 …

Nov 16, 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, …

May 14, 2024 · These insider tips, with important info on health, safety and etiquette, can help you plan, pack and prepare for your trip to Ecuador and the Galápagos.

Feb 25, 2021 · Ecuador is a country located on the northwestern edge of South America. It sits directly on the Equator and is subsequently positioned in the northern, southern and western …

Ecuador straddles the Equator, its namesake, on the west coast of South America.

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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, …

Nov 17, 2025 · Ecuadorians have decisively rejected a series of referendum measures, including plans for U.S. military bases and constitutional changes, handing President Daniel Noboa a …

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, …

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 …