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| INFORMATION ABOUT ECUADOR |
Ecuador, the smallest of the Andean countries, is among the most beautiful destinations in South America. Indian perennial crops - and sometimes successful - a beautifully preserved colonial architecture, breathtaking snow-capped volcanoes and rainforest come together within an area equivalent to half of France. Quito, the flamboyant colonial capital, is only a day's drive from the Pacific coast or the sweltering tropics of the Amazon.
Offshore, the Pacific, the Galapagos islands scattered over 50,000 square kilometers, about 1000 km from the coast. Fabulous natural treasure, these islands have a flora and fauna unique to the delight of scientists, environmentalists and nature lovers.
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| Official title of the country: Republic of Ecuador |
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| Capital: Quito |
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| Area: 290 sq km |
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| Population: 1,873,000 inhabitants |
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| Ethnicity: 65% mestizo, 25% Indian, 7% Hispanic, 3% African |
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| Languages: Spanish, Quechua and other Indian languages |
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| Religions: Roman Catholic 95%, 3% Protestant and other Christian minorities |
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