La República del Ecuador
Ecuador
Unos datos Ecuador means “equator” Gained independence from Spain May 24, 1822 Current population: 15.2 million people Legally recognizes 14 different languages 24 provinces Recognized capitols: Quito (government), Guayaquil (economic), Cuenca (historical)
LOS REGIONES
La Costa
Most fertile land Home of Dole and Chiquita #1 exporter of bananas and pineapples
La Sierra
Quito over 9000 ft high Mt. Chimborazo: furthest point from the center of the earth 15+ active volcanoes (2 eruptions this year)
La Amazonía
“El Oriente” Mostly untouched jungle Huge petroleum fields Shuar, Huaraní, Kichua
La Región Insular
Galapagos islands 18 main islands Population of 25,000 Ecuador’s #1 tourist location Made famous by Charles Darwin
LA GENTE
Ecuatorianos (mestizos)
Otavalan
Shuar
Huaraní
LA COMIDA
Un plato típico
Encebollado
guatita
Cuy
Guaguas de pan
La Fanesca
SITIOS IMPORTANTES
El Panecillo
La Basílica del Voto Nacional
Intiñan
La Virgen del Cisne
El Marín
Cuenca