|| People

» Cultures: 28 different cultures.

» Age Structure:

      0-14 years: 33%
      15-64 years: 61.9%
      65 years and over: 5%

» Sex ratio: 1:1

» Life expectancy: 76 years

» Ethnic groups:

     Mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) 65%,
     Amerindian 25%
     Spanish and others 7%
     black 3%

» Religion: Roman Catholic: 95%, others 5%

» Independence: 24 May 1822 from Spain

» National holyday: Independence day liberation of Quito 10 August 1809

|| Economy

Labor force by occupation : 4.6 million

  » agriculture: 8%
  » industry: 24%
  » services: 68%

Agriculture Products:
bananas, coffee, cocoa, rice, potatoes, manioc (tapioca), plantains, sugarcane; cattle, sheep, pigs, beef, pork, dairy products; balsa wood; fish, shrimp

Industries: petroleum, food processing, textiles, wood products, chemicals

Oil Production: 493,200 bbl/day (2005 est.)

|| Regions

1. Galapagos islands
2. Amazon
3. Eastern Andean Slopes
4. Western Andean Slopes
5. Andes Mountains
6. Moist Costal Lowland
7. Arid Costal Lowland

Get more information by clicking on the required region.

General Information about Ecuador

● Government type: Republic

● Capital: Quito

● Currency: US Dollar.

● Administrative divisions: 22 provinces.

● Population: 13,547,510

● Area: 283,560 sq km

● Coastline: 2,237 Km, (1,389 miles)

● Elevation Extreme:
   » lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m
   » highest point: Chimborazo 6,267 m