Ecuador Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Ecuador (ISO: EC) and the capital city, Quito. This page enables you to explore Ecuador and its land boundaries in total: 2,237 km. You may also view the border countries of Ecuador (total: 2, Colombia 708 km, Peru 1,529 km with its area of total: 283,561 sq km; land: 276,841 sq km, water: 6,720 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Ecuador Google Maps & Facts
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Geographical facts about Ecuador including Quito, the capital city of Ecuador |
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| Name of the country: | Ecuador | Capital city: | Quito |
| Geographical coordinates of Ecuador: | 2 00 S, 77 30 W | Geographical coordinates of Quito: | 0 13 S 78 30 W |
| Location of Ecuador: | Western South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the Equator, between Colombia and Peru | Continent / area: | South America |
| The area of Ecuador: | total: 283,561 sq km; land: 276,841 sq km, water: 6,720 sq km | Area comparative of Ecuador: | slightly smaller than Nevada |
| The elevation data of Ecuador: | mean elevation: 1,117 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m, highest point: Chimborazo 6,267 m | The climate of Ecuador: | tropical along coast, becoming cooler inland at higher elevations: tropical in Amazonian jungle lowlands |
| Land use of Ecuador: | agricultural land: 29.7%; arable land 4.7%; permanent crops 5.6%; permanent pasture 19.4%; forest: 38.9%; other: 31.4% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 15,000 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Ecuador: | Cotopaxi in Andes is highest active volcano in world | The terrain of Ecuador: | coastal plain (costa), inter-Andean central highlands (sierra), and flat to rolling eastern jungle (oriente) |
| Land boundaries of Ecuador: | total: 2,237 km | Borders countries of Ecuador: | Colombia 708 km, Peru 1,529 km |
| Maritime claims of Ecuador: | territorial sea: 200 nautical miles, continental shelf: 100 nautical milesfrom 2,500-m isobath | ||
Fast Facts about Ecuador
Are you traveling to Ecuador? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in South America, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Western South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the Equator, between Colombia and Peru.
Did you know that the legal system of Ecuador is civil law based on the Chilean civil code with modifications; traditional law in indigenous communities?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Ecuador, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 43,670 km, paved: 6,472 km, unpaved: 37,198 km (2007)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: Guayaquil 2.709 million; QUITO (capital) 1.726 million (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 63.7% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Ecuador: 16,080,778 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 1.31% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Spanish (Castilian) 93% (official language), Quechua 4.1%, other indigenous 0.7%, foreign 2.2%. Note: (Quechua and Shuar are official language languages of intercultural relations; other indigenous languages are in official language use by indigenous peoples in the areas they inhabit) (2010 estimate). These days, Ecuador has to face a net migration rate of 0 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Ecuador nowadays; mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) 71.9%, Montubio 7.4%, Amerindian 7%, white 6.1%, Afroecuadorian 4.3%, mulato 1.9%, black 1%, other 0.4% (2010 estimate).
The right to vote in Ecuador can be exercised by the population from the age of 18-65 years of age, universal and compulsory; 16-18, over 65, and other eligible voters, voluntary and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: yes. Citizenship by descent: yes. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 3 years.
In case if you plan to visit Ecuador for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Ecuador are: Independence Day (independence of Quito), 10 August (1809).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Ecuador, these are the most likely dangers you might face: frequent earthquakes; landslides; volcanic activity; floods; periodic droughtsvolcanism: volcanic activity concentrated along the Andes Mountains; Sangay (elev. 5,230 m), which erupted in 2010, is mainland Ecuador’s most active volcano; other historically active volcanoes in the Andes include Antisana, Cayambe, Chacana, Cotopaxi, Guagua Pichincha, Reventador, Sumaco, and Tungurahua; Fernandina (elev. 1,476 m), a shield volcano that last erupted in 2009, is the most active of the many Galapagos volcanoes; other historically active Galapagos volcanoes include Wolf, Sierra Negra, Cerro Azul, Pinta, Marchena, and Santiago. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Quito and/or Ecuador?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Ecuador, the population has to face a death rate of 5.1 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Ecuador
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Ecuador. Here they are: Spanish (Castilian) 93% (official language), Quechua 4.1%, other indigenous 0.7%, foreign 2.2%. Note: (Quechua and Shuar are official language languages of intercultural relations; other indigenous languages are in official language use by indigenous peoples in the areas they inhabit) (2010 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .ec
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical along coast, becoming cooler inland at higher elevations: tropical in Amazonian jungle lowlands.
Its capital city is Quito, where the local time zone is UTC-5, which is same time as Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Quito: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Ecuador; mean elevation: 1,117 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m, highest point: Chimborazo 6,267 m. The length of its total coastline are: 2,237 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 2,237 km.
Current environmental issues in Ecuador; deforestation; soil erosion; desertification; water pollution; pollution from oil production wastes in ecologically sensitive areas of the Amazon Basin and Galapagos Islands.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: frequent earthquakes; landslides; volcanic activity; floods; periodic droughtsvolcanism: volcanic activity concentrated along the Andes Mountains; Sangay (elev. 5,230 m), which erupted in 2010, is mainland Ecuador’s most active volcano; other historically active volcanoes in the Andes include Antisana, Cayambe, Chacana, Cotopaxi, Guagua Pichincha, Reventador, Sumaco, and Tungurahua; Fernandina (elev. 1,476 m), a shield volcano that last erupted in 2009, is the most active of the many Galapagos volcanoes; other historically active Galapagos volcanoes include Wolf, Sierra Negra, Cerro Azul, Pinta, Marchena, and Santiago.
For your traveling options, there are 432 (2013) airports and 2 (2013) heliports in Ecuador all together with 1,500 km (most inaccessible) (2012) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 43,670 km, paved: 6,472 km, unpaved: 37,198 km (2007).
Background of Ecuador
Like every nation, Ecuador also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; What is now Ecuador formed part of the northern Inca Empire until the Spanish conquest in 1533. Quito became a seat of Spanish colonial government in 1563 and part of the Viceroyalty of New Granada in 1717. The territories of the Viceroyalty – New Granada (Colombia), Venezuela, and Quito – gained their independence between 1819 and 1822 and formed a federation known as Gran Colombia. When Quito withdrew in 1830, the traditional name was changed in favor of the “Republic of the Equator.” Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A border war with Peru that flared in 1995 was resolved in 1999. Although Ecuador marked 30 years of civilian governance in 2004, the period was marred by political instability. Protests in Quito contributed to the mid-term ouster of three of Ecuador’s last four democratically elected presidents. In late 2008, voters approved a new constitution, Ecuador’s 20th since gaining independence. General elections were held in February 2013, and voters reelected President Rafael CORREA. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
