• Sally Lightfoot Crabs hanging on tight, Galápagos Islands

    Sally Lightfoot Crabs hanging on tight, Galápagos Islands

  • Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)

    Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)

  • Extinct Volcán Chimborazo: the farthest point from the center of the earth

    Extinct Volcán Chimborazo: the farthest point from the center of the earth

Ecuador : Overview

The smallest country in the rugged Andean highlands, Ecuador has an array of vibrant indigenous cultures, well-preserved colonial architecture, otherworldly volcanic landscapes, dense rainforest and sublime islands - all in a nation no bigger than the US state of Nevada.

FAST FACTS

Full name

República del Ecuador/Republic of Ecuador

Currency

US Dollar, USD (US$)

Population

13755680

Languages

  • Spanish (official)
  • Quechua (other)

Time zone(s)

  • GMT/UTC: -5

Voltage

120V

Hertz

60Hz

Plugs

  • American-style plug with two parallel flat blades above a circular grounding pin

    American-style plug with two parallel flat blades above a circular grounding pin
  • Japanese-style plug with two parallel flat blades

    Japanese-style plug with two parallel flat blades

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