Ecuador
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Ecuador. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- South America · South America
- Capital
- Quito
- Coordinates of the capital
- 0.18° S, 78.47° W
- Area
- 276,841 km²
- Official languages
- Spanish
- Currency
- US Dollar
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- EC
On the map
This country is located in South America, in the region "South America". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 2 countries: Colombia, Peru.
Its capital is Quito. Its area is about 276,841 km². By area, this country ranks 73 out of 193 in the world and 9 out of 12 in South America. Official language: Spanish. Currency: US Dollar.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Bogotá (Colombia), Lima (Peru).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- Ecuador: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Quito.
- Ecuador: which countries does it border?
- This country shares land borders with 2 countries: Colombia, Peru.
- Ecuador: what are the official languages?
- Official language: Spanish.
- Ecuador: what is the currency?
- Currency: US Dollar.
- Ecuador: what is the area?
- Its area is about 276,841 km². By area, this country ranks 73 out of 193 in the world and 9 out of 12 in South America.
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