Ecuador is a popular tourist destination in South America and inspired Darwin to write On the Origin of Species.
Ecuador is a small country with a population of only 18 million. This country crossed by the equator has outstanding natural landscapes, coasts, rainforests, snow-capped mountains, ancient cities, and different styles of scenery gathered in this small country!
In recent years, Ecuador's deposit immigration policy has been friendly, with a deposit of $4.50 to get a green card, three years to get permanent residence, and five years to get a passport, so it has attracted many compatriots to cross the ocean to settle.
In fact, Ecuador is a very magical place, if you want to know more about Ecuador, don't miss this article~ Today Pumpkin-Jun will talk about where it is magical!
Nature has all rights in Ecuador
In 2008, Ecuador became the first country in the world to officially recognize the rights of nature.
Free slaves
In 1851, slavery was permanently abolished in Ecuador and all black slaves were freed.
Say no to the death penalty
At the beginning of the 20th century, Ecuador became the first country to abolish the death penalty.
Chocolate makes everything better
Chocolate is a staple food for most Ecuadorians, and cacao has been grown for many years in South and Central America, where it used to be used for anti-inflammatory properties.
Land of bananas
Ecuador is the world's largest exporter of bananas, it is not only a delicious fruit, but also a staple food for Ecuadorians, there are about 300 varieties of bananas in Ecuador.
The closest place to the sun
Although Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, it is not the closest point to space on Earth, and Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador is actually the closest point to the sun.
Huge biodiversity
Known for its extensive flora and fauna, Ecuador has the most biodiversity per square kilometer in the world and is one of the 17 super-diverse countries in the world.
Bank accounts are not needed
An estimated 40% of adults in the country are unbanked.
There are many languages used
Like many other South American countries, Ecuador's official language is Spanish, but other languages are still widely spoken by the population because they were colonized by other countries.
The first World Heritage Site
While World Heritage Sites are everywhere, Ecuador has the world's first and second UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which are the Galapagos Islands and Quito.
There are dollar signs everywhere
Although Ecuador is not located in North America, it has been using the US dollar since 2000, so you don't need to worry about exchange rates when you visit.
Actually eat guinea pig meat
Each place has its own cuisine, but Ecuador takes it to the next level, there is a delicacy called cuy, which is guinea pig, that is, Dutch pig.
Orchid Capital of the World
In addition to having more than 25,000 plant species, Ecuador is also known for its beautiful orchids, and it is even known as the orchid capital of the world with more than 4,000 beautiful flowers.
A birdwatcher's paradise
Ecuador has more birds per square kilometer than any other country in the world, 1,632 new bird species have been discovered here, and even 132 different bird calls have been made.
The boiling point is below 100 degrees
In Ecuador's capital, Quito, water boils at 90 degrees Celsius, instead of the conventional 100 degrees Celsius, due to altitude.
Citizens must vote
If you hesitate, it can be difficult to become a citizen of Ecuador because citizens aged 18-65 must vote.
The minimum inauguration of the President is only 2 days
Ecuador's first female president, Rosalie Arteaga, served only two days.
More than Spanish
Although Ecuador's official language is Spanish, it has indigenous languages, Quechua and Shure, spoken by 2.3 million out of a population of 18.2 million.
The name of the country is "equator"
Ecuador's official name, República del Ecuador, means "Equatorial Republic", the equator crosses the country, and in Quito stands both the southern and northern hemispheres.
Panama hat
This is a woven hat made from the toquera palm plant, native to Ecuador, which existed in Andean culture as early as the 1600s and is now popular worldwide.
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