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Ecuador

Ecuador straddles the equator, home to the Galapagos Islands and Andean highlands, with a culture shaped by Indigenous traditions, Spanish colonial heritage, and rich biodiversity.

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Capital: Quito

Population: ~18 million

Government Type: Unitary presidential republic

GDP: ~$118 billion

Currency: US Dollar (USD)

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Sources: Wikidata, World Bank Open Data · Last reviewed by editorial team.

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