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Country’s
Name:
Ecuador
Location:
«
Continent:
South
America
«
Hemisphere:
Western
Hemisphere
Neighboring
Countries:
Colombia
to
the
north,
Peru
to
the
east
and
south,
and
the
Pacific
Ocean
to
the
west.
National
Flag:
The
Ecuadorian
flag
consists
of
three
horizontal
stripes
of
yellow
(top),
blue
(middle),
and
red
(bottom).
In
the
center
of
the
blue
stripe
is
the
Ecuadorian
coat
of
arms,
featuring
an
Andean
condor.
Form
of
Government:
Ecuador
is
a
presidential
republic.
The
President
of
Ecuador
is
both
the
head
of
state
and
head
of
government.
Currency:
The
official
currency
is
the
United
States
Dollar
(USD)
since
the
adoption
of
the
dollarization
policy
in
the
year
2000.
Climate:
Ecuador
has
diverse
climates
due
to
its
varying
topography.
There
are
coastal,
Andean,
and
Amazonian
regions,
each
with
its
own
climate.
The
Galdpagos
Islands,
a
part
of
Ecuador,
have
a
unique
climate
as
well.
Topography:
Ecuador
is
geographically
diverse,
with
the
Andes
Mountains
running
through
the
country
from
north
to
south.
The
Amazon
rainforest
covers
the
eastern
part
of
the
country,
and
there
is
a
coastal
region
along
the
Pacific
Ocean.
Religion:
The
predominant
religion
in
Ecuador
is
Roman
Catholicism.
However,
there
is
a
significant
indigenous
influence,
and
there
is
religious
diversity
with
the
presence
of
Protestant
and
other
Christian
denominations.
Five
Aspects
of
Culture:
Indigenous
Heritage:
Ecuador
has
a
rich
indigenous
heritage,
with
various
indigenous
groups
contributing
to
the
country's
cultural
diversity.
«
Arts
and
Crafts:
Traditional
arts
and
crafts,
including
weaving
and
pottery,
are
important
aspects
of
Ecuadorian
culture.
The
Otavalo
market
is
famous
for
its
indigenous
crafts.
e
Cuisine:
Ecuadorian
cuisine
varies
by
region.
Ceviche
is
popular
on
the
coast,
while
highland
regions
have
dishes
like
llapingachos
(potato
pancakes)
and
roasted
cuy
(guinea
pig).
«
Festivals:
Inti
Raymi,
the
Festival
of
the
Sun,
is
a
traditional
Inca
festival
celebrated
in
indigenous
communities.
Carnival
is
also
widely
celebrated.
«
Music
and
Dance:
Traditional
music
includes
genres
like
Pasillo
and
Sanjuanito.
Ecuadorian
dance
is
lively
and
often
performed
during
festivals.
Past
Conditions
(Before
1900):
Before
1900,
Ecuador
was
part
of
the
Spanish
Viceroyalty
of
New
Granada.
It
gained
independence
in
1822
after
the
Battle
of
Pichincha,
led
by
Antonio
José
de
Sucre
and
Simén
Bolivar.
Present
Conditions
(After
2000):
In
the
21st
century,
Ecuador
has
faced
economic
challenges,
political
changes,
and
environmental
concerns.
The
country
has
experienced
periods
of
political
instability
and
economic
fluctuations.
Notably,
the
government
under
Rafael
Correa
implemented
social
and
economic
reforms,
and
the
adoption
of
the
U.S.
dollar
as
the
official
currency
has
brought
a
degree
of
stability.
Environmental
issues,
especially
related
to
the
Amazon
rainforest
and
indigenous
rights,
have
been
prominent
in
recent
years.
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