Ecuador Location Map. Full size. Online Map of Ecuador. Large detailed road map of Ecuador. 5250x3640px / 4.51 Mb Go to Map. Administrative map of Ecuador. 2000x2155px / 649 Kb Go to Map. Tourist
READ MOREEcuador Location Map. December 28, 2012 April 28, 2020 Ecuador Maps, Maps. Projection of Ecuador on the globe and in a South American context. Ecuador is a small country by South American standard. It is about the size of Colorado Sate, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom. It borders Chile, Colombia, Peru, and the Pacific Ocean.
READ MOREEcuador Location - Geography. ShareThis. Location: Western South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the Equator, between Colombia and Peru. Definition: This entry identifies the country''s regional
READ MOREEcuador has three main geographic regions, plus an insular region in the Pacific Ocean.The Costa is comprised of the low-lying litoral lying in the western part of the country. Its coastlines are on the Pacific. The Sierra region is the mountainous, high-altitude vertical belt running along the centre of the country. This region''s topography is as a result of the
READ MORE6 · Geographical and historical treatment of Ecuador, country of northwestern South America. One of the world''s most environmentally diverse countries, it has contributed
READ MOREEcuador is divided into four geographic regions: the coastal lowlands and mountain area; the Central Andes Mountains and its two major chains (Cordillera Occidental in the West) and the (Cordillera Oriental in the east); the lower mountains that fade into
READ MOREThe geography of Ecuador is quite diverse for a country that only covers a total of 283,560 square kilometers - of which 6,720 square kilometers is made up of water. These statistics include the Galapagos Islands which form part of Ecuador. As the name Ecuador might suggest, the country is located on the equator, with its neighboring countries being
READ MORE39. 4 Worlds in 1 Country. Ecuador has four unique geographical locations, the Amazon jungle – home to Yasuni National Park, the Coastal region – with surfing and different typical foods, the Galapagos Islands – with its rare and amazing animal and plant life and the Andes (Sierra) – a popular vacation and retirement destination.. 40.
READ MOREInca, South American Indians who, at the time of the Spanish conquest in 1532, ruled an empire that extended along the Pacific coast and Andean highlands from the northern border of modern Ecuador to the Maule River in central Chile. A brief treatment of the Inca follows; for full treatment, see pre-Columbian civilizations: The Inca.
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READ MOREGalapagos Islands, island group of the eastern Pacific Ocean, administratively a province of Ecuador. The Galapagos consist of 13 major islands (ranging in area from 5.4 to 1,771 square miles [14 to 4,588 square km]), 6 smaller islands, and scores of islets and rocks lying athwart the Equator 600 miles (1,000 km) west of the
READ MOREEcuador is located in the Andean region and is part of the South American continent. Precise Location Coordinates of Ecuador. The DMS (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds) coordinates for the center of Ecuador are: 1° 49′ 52.46" S; 78° 11′ 0.26" W; The latitude and longitude of Ecuador are: Latitude: -1.831239; Longitude: -78.183406
READ MOREOne such intriguing name is Ecuador. Have you ever wondered why Ecuador is called Ecuador? Well, the answer lies in its geographical location. Ecuador, the country that straddles the equator, gets its name from the Spanish word for the equator. In fact, Ecuador even has a monument built to celebrate its unique location in the
READ MOREGeography - note. note 1: Cotopaxi in Andes is highest active volcano in world note 2: genetic research indicates that the cherry-sized tomato originated in Ecuador without any human domestication; later domestication in Mexico transformed the plant into the large modern tomato; archeological research indicates that the cacao tree, whose
READ MOREEcuador Facts: Geography. Ecuador is a country of contrasts, with a varied geography that includes the Andes Mountains, which run through the country from north to south, and a portion of the Amazon Basin, located in the eastern part of the country. The Galapagos Islands, located in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Ecuador, are a popular
READ MOREEcuador is a beautiful country located in western South America, bordered by Peru to the east and south, Colombia to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west, as seen on the
READ MOREThe Natural Landscape of Ecuador. Situated on the western coast of South America, Ecuador is a nation rich in geographic diversity, encompassing 2,267 kilometers (1,390 miles) of Pacific coastline.Bordered by Colombia to the north and Peru to the south and east, Ecuador''s landscape is one of contrasts, ranging from the arid Pacific coastal
READ MOREThe latitude of Guayaquil, Ecuador is -2.19616000, and the longitude is -79.88621000. Guayaquil is located at Ecuador country in the states place category with the gps coordinates of -2° 11'' 46.176'''' N and -79° 53'' 10.356 E. Geographic coordinates are a way of specifying the location of a place on Earth, using a pair of numbers to represent a
READ MOREThe continent of Ecuador is divided into 3 distinct geographic regions, plus one insular region, the Galapagos Islands. The three regions of the continent extend from north to south, with the Andes mountains dividing the coastal and
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Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Ecuador also includes the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about 1,000 kilometers (621 mi) west of the mainland. The country''s capital is Quito and its largest city is Guayaquil.
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READ MORE4- Catedral Nueva. Catedral Nueva is a famous Ecuador landmark to visit. Catedral Nueva dates back to the 19th century, and unlike many other catholic churches in South America, it remains unfinished. The cathedral is designed in Roman, Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance styles.
READ MORE3 · Embracing its Equatorial Identity. Ecuador''s name is derived from the Spanish word for the equator, as the country straddles this significant geographical feature. In fact, Ecuador is one of the few countries in the world named after a natural phenomenon. It proudly celebrates its location with a monument located approximately 24 kilometers
READ MOREEcuador map shows that it shares its international boundaries with Colombia in the north and Peru in east and south. However, the country makes coastline in the western part with Pacific Ocean. Apart from the mainland,
READ MOREEcuador Geographic coordinates. Geographic coordinates: 2 00 S, 77 30 W. Definition: This entry includes rounded latitude and longitude figures for the centroid or center point of a country expressed in degrees and minutes; it is based on the locations provided in the Geographic Names Server (GNS), maintained by the National Geospatial
READ MOREEcuador Location Map. Full size. Online Map of Ecuador. Large detailed road map of Ecuador. 5250x3640px / 4.51 Mb Go to Map. Administrative map of Ecuador. 2000x2155px / 649 Kb Go to Map. Tourist map of Ecuador. 3550x2491px / 1.73 Mb Go to Map. Large detailed map of Ecuador with cities and towns.
READ MOREGeography - note. note 1: Cotopaxi in Andes is highest active volcano in world note 2: genetic research indicates that the cherry-sized tomato originated in Ecuador without any human domestication; later domestication in Mexico transformed the plant into the large modern tomato; archeological research indicates that the cacao tree, whose
READ MORESouth America''s physical geography, environment and resources, and human geography can be considered separately. South America can be divided into three physical regions: mountains and highlands, river basins, and coastal plains. Mountains and coastal plains generally run in a north-south direction, while highlands and river basins
READ MOREEcuador is unique in its geography because it is located on the Earth''s equator. Its capital Quito is located only 15 miles (25 km) from
READ MOREThe coordinates of a location within each zone are defined as a planar coordinate pair related to the intersection of the equator and the zone''s central meridian, and measured in meters. Elevation above sea level is a measure of a geographic location''s height. We are using the global digital elevation model GTOPO30. Quito, Ecuador
READ MOREInfluence of Catholicism: Ecuador''s geographic location made it a key center for the spread of Catholicism during Spanish colonization, influencing its culture, art, and architecture. The geographical position of Ecuador is a kaleidoscope of beauty and historical importance. With its stunning Andean landscapes, ancient trade routes, and
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Ecuador is divided into three continental regions—the Costa (coast), Sierra (mountains), and Oriente (east)—and one insular region, the Galápagos Islands (officially Archipiélago de Colón). The continental regions extend the length of the country from north to south and are separated by the Andes Mountains. The Galápagos are located 1,000 kilometres (621 mi) west of the Ecuadorian
READ MOREThe continent of Ecuador is divided into 3 distinct geographic regions, plus one insular region, the Galapagos Islands. The three regions of the continent extend from north to south, with the Andes mountains dividing the coastal and the Amazon regions.
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