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Ecuador — silhouette, capital and facts
Ecuador is in South America and its capital is Quito. With about 18 million people and 283,561 km², it ranks 73rd in area and 66th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Ecuador, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Quito
- Continent
- South America
- Population
- about 18 million
- Area
- 283,561 km²
- Language
- Spanish
- Currency
- US dollar
- Flag colors
- yellow, blue, red
Borders
Ecuador shares a land border with 2 countries: Colombia, Peru.
Fun facts about Ecuador
- The country is named after the equator, which passes near Quito, the capital, at the Mitad del Mundo monument.
- In the Galápagos Islands, Ecuadorian territory, Darwin observed species that inspired his theory of evolution.
- The "Panama hat" has actually been made in Ecuador for centuries, from toquilla straw.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Ecuador?
The capital of Ecuador is Quito.
Which continent is Ecuador in?
Ecuador is in South America.
Which countries border Ecuador?
Ecuador shares a land border with 2 countries: Colombia, Peru.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Ecuador?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Ecuador is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Ecuador?
The country is named after the equator, which passes near Quito, the capital, at the Mitad del Mundo monument. In the Galápagos Islands, Ecuadorian territory, Darwin observed species that inspired his theory of evolution. The "Panama hat" has actually been made in Ecuador for centuries, from toquilla straw.
More countries in South America
Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Ecuador. It is only an approximation.
- Ivory Coast — Yamoussoukro, Africa
- Montenegro — Podgorica, Europe
- Botswana — Gaborone, Africa
See all countries in South America with flags, capitals and fun facts.