Ecuador
Republic of Ecuador
Region
Americas • South America
Capital
Quito
The flag of Ecuador is composed of the horizontal bands of yellow, blue and red, with the yellow band twice the height of the other two bands. The Ecuadorian coat of arms is superimposed in the center of the field.
About Ecuador
Ecuador is a country located in Americas, specifically in the South America region. Its capital city is Quito. With a population of 17,643,060, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 276,841 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 63.73 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.
The official language of Ecuador is Spanish, .
The currency used in Ecuador is the United States dollar ($), .
Ecuador is a member of the United Nations.
In Ecuador, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country spans across 2 different time zones, from UTC-06:00 to UTC-05:00 time zones.
Ecuador shares its borders with 2 countries: Colombia and Peru.
Coat of Arms
Quick Facts
- Capital: Quito
- Continent: South America
- Native Name: Ecuador
- Demonym: Ecuadorean
- Top Level Domain: .ec
- Calling Code: +593
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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