Outline of Ecuador

The equator runs through Ecuador

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Ecuador:

Ecuador – representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, by Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. The country also includes the Galápagos Islands (Archipiélago de Colón) in the Pacific, about 965 kilometers (600 mi) west of the mainland. Ecuador straddles the equator, from which it takes its name, and has an area of 256,371 square kilometers (98,985 sq mi). Its capital city is Quito, and its largest city is Guayaquil.

General reference

An enlargeable basic map of Ecuador

Geography of Ecuador

An enlargeable topographic map of continental Ecuador
An enlargeable topographic map of the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador
Main article: Geography of Ecuador

Environment of Ecuador

An enlargeable satellite image of continental Ecuador
An enlargeable satellite image of the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador

Geographic features of Ecuador

Regions of Ecuador

Main article: Regions of Ecuador

Ecoregions of Ecuador

Administrative divisions of Ecuador

Provinces of Ecuador
Main article: Provinces of Ecuador
The provinces of Ecuador

Cantons of Ecuador
Cantons of Ecuador
Main article: Cantons of Ecuador
Parishes of Ecuador
Main article: Parishes of Ecuador
Municipalities of Ecuador

Demography of Ecuador

Nations of Ecuador

Ecuador is a plurinational state. In addition to whites, blacks, and mestizos, many Ecuadorians belong to indigenous nations, principally:

Government and politics of Ecuador

Main article: Government of Ecuador

Branches of the government of Ecuador

Main article: Government of Ecuador


Executive branch of the government of Ecuador

Legislative branch of the government of Ecuador

Judicial branch of the government of Ecuador

Foreign relations of Ecuador

International organization membership

The Republic of Ecuador is a member of:[1]

Law and order in Ecuador

Military of Ecuador

Main article: Military of Ecuador

History of Ecuador

Main article: History of Ecuador

Culture of Ecuador

Main article: Culture of Ecuador

Art in Ecuador

Sports in Ecuador

Science and technology

Economy and infrastructure of Ecuador

Main article: Economy of Ecuador

Education in Ecuador

Main article: Education in Ecuador

Health in Ecuador

Main article: Health in Ecuador

See also

Spanish language edition of Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Main article: Ecuador

References

  1. ↑ "Ecuador". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 2, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2009.

Map of Galapagos Islands http://www.freeworldmaps.net/southamerica/galapagos/map.html

FESTIVITIES: "El Carnaval" This festivity is celebrated three days before Ash Wednesday. What it started as a pagan celebration, it became one of the most celebrated festivities throughout the country. Family and friends gather together for this celebrations. There are parades on the streets of "la sierra" (the highlands) and "la costa" (the coast) People celebrate by throwing water at each other, "carioca" (a nonstaining foam) sprayed at friends or random people. They also celebrate with food, drinks and dances at their homes or outside on their neighborhoods. This is a great festivity that everyone celebrate rich or poor.

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