Ecuador is a free and democratic country, located in the heart of equatorial latitude line zero. It is a multiethnic country rich in culture, nature and archaeology. The country is divided into 24 provinces, distributed in 4 natural regions: Amazonas, Sierra, Costa and Insular Region. The highest volcano is the Chimborazo, 6,310m above sea level.
Official name
Republic of Ecuador
National day
August 10th (Independence Day)
Capital city
Quito
Form of government
Republican, presidential, elective, representative, responsible, alternative, participatory and decentralized administration. Branches: Legislative, judicial, transparency, and citizen control
Political division
Ecuador is divided into 24 provinces, distributed into four natural regions: Amazonas, Sierra, Costa and Insular Region
Head of state
Daniel Noboa
Area
256,370 Km²
Population
13,782,329 million
Language
Spanish (official)
Currency
American Dollar
