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Ecuador

South America, Americas

Spanish

Ecuador is a country in South America, South America. With a population of 18,103,660 and an area of 276,841 km², the capital city is Quito. The official language is Spanish. The national currency is the United States dollar ($ USD).

Quick Facts

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Quito
Capital
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18,103,660
Population
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276,841 km²
Area
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$ USD
Currency
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+593
Dial Code
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.ec
TLD

Economy

Ecuador has a GDP per capita of $6,875, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$6,875
GNI per Capita$6,430

Geography

Ecuador is located in South America at coordinates 2.00°S, 77.50°W. It shares borders with 2 countries. The highest point is Chimborazo at 6,263 m.

ContinentSouth America
Coordinates2.00°S, 77.50°W
🏔️ Highest PointChimborazo
6,263 m
🏞️ Longest RiverPutumayo River
1,610 km
TimezonesUTC-06:00, UTC-05:00
BordersCOLPER

UNESCO World Heritage

Ecuador is home to 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.

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1

World Heritage Sites

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Ecuador, including Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa with a capacity of 35,742 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumEstadio Olímpico Atahualpa
35,742 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Ecuador

What is the capital of Ecuador?
The capital of Ecuador is Quito.
What is the population of Ecuador?
Ecuador has a population of approximately 18,103,660 people.
What currency does Ecuador use?
Ecuador uses the United States dollar ($ USD).
What language is spoken in Ecuador?
The official language of Ecuador is Spanish.
What is the area of Ecuador?
Ecuador covers a total area of 276,841 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Ecuador?
The GDP per capita of Ecuador is approximately $6,875.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Ecuador have?
Ecuador has 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)