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Ecuadorian flag |
| Country |
Ecuador |
| Capital |
Quito |
| Location |
Western South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the Equator, between Colombia and Peru |
| Size |
283,560 sq km |
| Terrain |
coastal plain (costa), inter-Andean central highlands (sierra), and flat to rolling eastern jungle (oriente) |
| Climate |
tropical along coast, becoming cooler inland at higher elevations; tropical in Amazonian jungle lowlands |
| Languages |
Spanish (official), Amerindian languages (especially Quechua) |
| Nationality |
noun: Ecuadorian(s)
adjective: Ecuadorian |
| Religion |
Roman Catholic 95% |
| Currency |
US dollar (USD) |
| Exports |
petroleum, bananas, shrimp, coffee, cocoa, cut flowers, fish |
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