Ecuador is one of the smallest countries of South America. It lies on the West Coast of the continent between Colombia and Peru. The equator crosses Ecuador and gives the country its name. Ecuador is the Spanish word for equator. The Andes Mountains rise through much of central Ecuador. About half the people live in the valleys and on the plateaus of the Andes. Quito, Ecuador's capital, lies more than 9,000 feet (2,700 meters) above sea level on an Andean plateau. A flat, partly forested, tropical
ECUADOR Before becoming Ecuador in 1830 it was known as the Vice royalty of Granada. Western imperialism and exploration led Spain to inhabit this Gold mine. Thesis: Slide 1 The year 1492 brought about many changes in the Old World that forever altered the way we understand and perceive the New World. Imperialism and Colonialism soared to new heights and brought two completely different worlds into a crash course forever entwining cultures, laws, religion, and customs in North and South America
Ecuador and Democracy Briefly, democracy is a matter of degree and quality. Confusion often arises in discussion about democracy. This stems from the different premises people have in mind when they use the term. In my opinion, most people fail to specify their underlying premises, and we often incorporate into our sense of democracy disparate factors that may or may not relate to it. To avoid such confusion, we must identify the key ideas central to democracy and clarify precisely how the term
Ecuador is located in South America, on the Equator it also extends out to sea to the Galapagos Islands. The people of Ecuador speak Spanish, Quechua, and now English is starting to be part of the curriculum for students. Ecuador is the home to all my family, and possible the retirement place for my parents. This is all possible since Ecuador branched out of the Gran Colombia. Going even further into the past Ecuador did not just have one start on being what/where they are now. The history of Ecuador
Geography of Ecuador Ecuador is a western South American country. It is the 4th smallest country in South America (List of Sovereign). The country borders Columbia to the north, Peru to the south and east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west (Geography). For Ecuador’s area, about the size of Nevada (Geography and map), it has a lot of geographical features such as: Galapagos Islands, Andes, Cotopaxi, Amazon rainforest, Chimborazo, Guayas River, Pichincha Volcano, Tungurahua, Sangay, and Quilotoa (Geographical)
The agriculture in Ecuador is varied. There are four regions that exist, which are the Pacific Coast, the Andes and Central Highlands, the Amazon and the Galapagos Islands. Each region has different climates that mean diverse types of plant growing there. The grape cultivation is an activity, that has been done for hundreds of year around the world. Its cultivation started in Egypt and then extended around Europe in countries like Spain, Italy and Portugal. Traditional producers and exporters are
A Perfect example would be the deforestation of our rain forests. Ecuador is located on the equator in the tropical Andes of South America. Its territory includes four principal regions: the Amazon, the Andes, the Pacific Coast, and the Galapagos Islands; and is home to at least 14 indigenous nationalities. The eastern half of the country makes up part Earth’s largest and most biodiverse watershed and tropical rainforest. Ecuador is one of the world’s ‘megadiversity hotspots.’ It is one of the most
Ecuador was first inhabited in 10,000 BC. Travel thousands of years later and Ecuador is one of many popular tourist destinations. Ecuador’s name originated from the word equator because Ecuador straddles the equator. It is renowned for its cheap prices in housing, food, and etc. Ecuador has ten popular tourist attractions. What are they? The first famous tourist attraction is the Galapagos Islands. Volcanoes are on each of these islands. The Galapagos Islands are renowned for their unique ecosystem
will be your tour guide through Ecuador. Ecuador is diverse geographically and culturally seen throughout its terrain, people, and cuisine. I will be taking you across this incredible country from the mountains all the way to the islands. Our trip will expand to all corners and you will not be disappointed. Our destinations will range to thrill seekers, outdoorsmen, and relaxers. I hope you enjoy, let’s explore! Our first destination will not be in continental Ecuador rather the islands due west otherwise
(Parrott-Sheffer, 2013). Like Colombia, the landscape of Ecuador influences the regional foods. A typical dish along the coast is ceviche which is made with shrimp or shellfish, onions, cilantro, and lemon juice (Lotha, 2014). Other popular dishes along the coast are dee... ... middle of paper ... ...getarian ceviche of chocho beans, cilantro, tomato, onion, salt, and lime. This dish can be topped with plantain chips or roasted corn. “Food of Ecuador on a daily basis includes seco de pollo, which is
24, 2014). "Facts about palm oil and rainforests." Topic. http://www.rainforest-rescue.org/topics/palm-oil (accessed March 28, 2014). "Resisting Land Grabbing in Ecuador | Cultural Survival." Resisting Land Grabbing in Ecuador | Cultural Survival. http://www.culturalsurvival.org/ourpublications/csq/article/resisting-land-grabbing-ecuador (accessed March 28, 2014). “Oil Palm and Other Commercial Tree Plantations, Monocropping: Impacts on Indigenous Peoples’ Land Tenure and Resource Management Systems
that I wanted to play that role for the rest of my life. The first approach that I had in the area of international affairs started when I was studying my bachelor degree in Language, Business and International Studies at the Catholic University of Ecuador. I was part of the student council and we organized the first Model of United Nation. This experience was so grateful because more than the experience to play the role of proposing some agreements in order to solve different issues, we could share
One of the main features of Ecuador ’s economy is its dependence on only a few key export commodities, most importantly oil and bananas. Oil accounts for approximately 40% of the export economy, while bananas are responsible for about 17%, and Ecuador is the largest producer of bananas in the world. The rest of the economy is mostly based on less important agricultural exports, such as shrimp and flowers, which account for 6% and 4% of exports respectively. Ecuador is almost completely reliant on
underground and preserve the Yasuni National Park, Ecuador can generate carbon credits without deforestation. With the Yasuní-ITT Initiative, Ecuador begins a path to economic transition towards sustainable development. I think Yasuni national park has a tremendous potential to benefit people living around the park, what we just need is stability to enable the projects from the development countries to move forward. Through this initiative, Ecuador and its international allies demonstrate leadership
America, and still common today. But in other parts of the world the animal is known as cuddly pets for children. In the Andean mountains of Ecuador, guinea pigs aren’t treated as pets; they’re bred, boiled and deep-fried for dinner. Guinea pig or Cuy as it is called in South America is a local delicacy that’s unique to the highlands of Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador. Guinea pig is a vital part of traditional Andean culture, in many more ways besides their importance as a basic food, they are crucial in
Ecuador is a third world developing country in the northwestern area of South America. Ecuador’s current president is Rafael Correa and although the country is democratic he has been imposing some socialist ideals. He was elected president in 2007 and then reelected in 2013, although some have suspicions of corruption in the voting system. One of his first actions as President was to publish a presidential mandate to create the Truth Commission in order “to prevent impunity” and investigate the human
adult and child mortality rate. For the purpose of this paper I selected Ecuador has the country with one of the highest number in mortality rate. According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2011), the mortality rate for child under 5 years old was 23 per 1000 births and for adults the probability of dying between 15 to 60 years old was for males 162 and females 89 per 1000 births. Location/Geography/Population Ecuador is located in the western South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the
Shira Weiss 1/2/14 Ecuador Research Paper Ecuador is a democratic South American country with an extensive history. Its capital city, Quito, holds the equator, the center of our world. The country’s highlights range from mountains and valleys to beaches and rainforests. It is the site of many historical moments and unique museums. It is one of the most naturally stunning places on the planet. Ecuador is an astonishing country. The first people of Ecuador lived there in 10,000 BCE. They were
Sea cucumbers in the Galapagos are being fished out illegally in spite of a four-year ban that is unsuccessfully enforced by the Ecuadorian government. Most sea cucumbers are dried and exported to Taiwan and Hong Kong. The waters off of mainland Ecuador have already been stripped of commercially valuable sea cucumbers. The controversy in the Galapagos involves the inability to sustain sea cucumber harvesting, and that the removal of millions of sea cucumbers will have detrimental effects on the
leaders from the people and for the people, leaders like Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra, a man who became five times president of Ecuador because of the people’s decision. The intention of this paper is to analyze the personal history and behaviors of Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra, one of the greatest political leader in the history of Ecuador. Throughout the history of Ecuador, there has been a large number of sitting presidents who have not finished their full presidential terms. While some presidents