What Is The Capital Of Ecuador

Ecuador is unusual among Latin American countries in having two major centres of population and commerce, the vibrant port city of Guayaquil acting as a counterbalance to the capital, Quito, located in the Andean highlands in the north-central part of the country.

What is Ecuador known for?

Ecuador is famous for being home to the Galápagos Islands, but there's much more to the fourth-smallest nation in South America. From its historic links to the ancient Inca to unusual modern-day exports, here are some amazing things you might not have known about Ecuador.

What does Ecuador mean in English?

Etymology. The country's name means "Equator" in Spanish, truncated from the Spanish official name, República del Ecuador ( lit. "Republic of the Equator"), derived from the former Ecuador Department of Gran Colombia established in 1824 as a division of the former territory of the Royal Audience of Quito.

What are 5 interesting facts about Ecuador?

Fun Ecuador Facts You'll Love

• Ecuador was the first country in the world to recognize the rights of nature.
• Ecuador was part of the Inca Empire. ...
• The Spanish captured the Incan Emperor in Ecuador. ...
• Amazonian and Cayapas people resisted both Inca and Spanish rule. ...
• The equator runs through Ecuador.

Is Ecuador rich or poor country?

Rank	Country	GDP-PPP ($)
110	Bhutan	12,967
111	Vietnam	12,881
112	Ecuador	12,664
113	Tunisia	12,300

What language do they speak in Ecuador?

Spanish Ecuador / Official language

What is the most eaten food in Ecuador?

The fritada de chancho (usually just shortened to fritada) is one of the most common and popular foods in Ecuador.

What is Ecuador main food?

Arroz Marinero (Sailor's Rice) Though yuca (cassava root), plantain, and potatoes are all popular, rice remains the staple starch in Ecuador.

What is the main dish in Ecuador?

Bolon de Verde. Considered a national dish of the country, the Ecuadorian cuisine of Bolon de Verde resembles a baseball-sized ball of dough on the outside. The outer layers are made of mashed green plantains, while the inside contains pork (or other meat) or cheese.

What do you call a woman from Ecuador?

Ecuadorian woman {noun} ES. volume_up. ecuatoriana.

How do you say hello in Ecuador?

The most common greeting is a handshake with direct eye contact and a smile. While shaking hands, use the appropriate greeting for the time of day: "buenos dias"(good morning), "buenas tardes" (good afternoon), or "buenas noches" (good evening).

How do people in Ecuador say hello?

Meeting so many people has given me the opportunity to learn the typical Ecuadorian greeting—or, in Spanish, saludos.

What is a typical Ecuadorian breakfast?

Breakfast -- The typical breakfast in Ecuador is quite simple, usually anchored by scrambled eggs and potatoes or rice. Pancakes are often an option, though they might be oilier and crispier than the pancakes you're used to. Breakfast is often served with fruit, toast, corn tortillas, and coffee.

What is the national drink of Ecuador?

Also called pinolillo, drinking pinol is a part of Ecuadorian culture and it is Ecuador's national drink. People make it at home and you can also buy pinol in coffee shops and ice cream parlors in Salcedo where the drink originated.

Is Ecuador poorer than Mexico?

Mexico has a GDP per capita of $19,900 as of 2017, while in Ecuador, the GDP per capita is $11,500 as of 2017.

Is it safe to live in Ecuador?

Is it safe to live in Ecuador? Just like travel, Ecuador is a relatively safe place to live. It's true that the most touristy areas experience the lowest rates of violent crime, but tourism draws petty crime and you're likely to be less vulnerable to pickpocketing as a resident.

Is Ecuador cheap to live?

The cost of living in Ecuador is quite low for expats and the country continually shows up as one of the cheapest places to retire in the world. As Ecuador resident and author Susan Schenck says, “I knew I could not live in the USA on my pension–not if I wanted to have a roof, or food, or a car!”

Is Ecuador hot or cold?

Average temperature is about 25°C to 26°C during the rainy season (December to May) and 21°C to 22°C during the dry season (June to November), mainly owing to the influence of the cold Humboldt current.

How much is a bottle of Coke in Ecuador?

Restaurants	Edit
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	0.80$
Water (12 oz small bottle)	0.61$
Markets	Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	3.82$

Can I speak English in Ecuador?

The official language of Ecuador (and therefore Galapagos) is Spanish. However, English is widely spoken and understood at hotels, restaurants and tourist shops.