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| Official Name |
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República de Ecuador (Republic of Ecuador) |
| Languages |
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Spanish |
| Country Population |
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13,200,000 |
| Capital City |
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Quito
(population 1,302,000) |
| Land Area |
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109,000 square miles (about 1/20th size
of USA) |
| Currency |
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Sucre (1 sucre = $1) |
| Fun Facts |
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Ecuador is named because of its position
on the equator. |
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Ecuador own the Galapagos Islands which
are located 600 miles off the coast. This is home to Galapagos
tortoise which can live to be 200 years old. Notice the tortoise on
the currency. |
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Their flag is similar to that of
Colombia, with the addition of the Ecuadorian coat of arms. The bird
on the coat of arms is a
condor.
A condor can have a wingspan of over 6 feet. |
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