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About Ecuador

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Key Facts of Ecuador

Location:
Western South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the Equator, between Colombia and Peru

Capital: Quito

Population:
13,5 million

Time Zone:
GMT 5 hours

Ethnic groups:
Mestizo (mixed Ecuadorean and white) 65%, Indigenous 25%, Spanish and others 7%, black 3%

Religions:
Roman Catholic 95%, other 5%

Languages:
Spanish (official), indigenous languages (especially Quechua)

Upcoming Events

Religious events Date: 24.05.2012
Fiesta de San Isidro
Location: Junin
Festival events Date: 24.05.2012
Battle of Pichincha
Location: Quito
Festival events Date: 22.06.2012
Gallo compadre
Location: Calpi
See a full listing of our events on the Ecuador Event Page

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