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Level 1, 178 Collins Street
Melbourne, 3000, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Ph: 61 3 9654 7977, Fax: 61 3 9650 8177
Licence: 32408 ABN: 26095434978
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email: info@southamericatourism.com
Reservations: 1300 857 805
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The "Republic of the Equator" was
one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia
in 1830 (the others being Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and
1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its
neighbors. A border war with Peru that flared in 1995 was resolved in
1999.
Part of Ecuador's Territories are the amazing Galapagos Islands.
These wonderful islands are part of the world’s and the
Ecuadorians’ pride, for this reason we conserve the islands in
the best way possible.
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Facts & Figures.
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Official Name: Republic of Ecuador
Population: 12,782,000
Largest Cities: Quito
Languages: Spanish (official), local dialects
Official Currency: Sucre
Religions: Catholic, others
Land Area: 276,840 sq km (106,888 sq miles)
Highest Point: Chimbgrnzo (6,267 meters)
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Climate.
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Ecuador exists on the
equator, but because of varying elevations, the climates are very
different throughout the country. The hottest temperatures are in the
humid eastern jungle, coming close to 100°F (37.8°C). In the
mountains, the average annual temperature is a cool 55°F
(12.8°C). The coast has temperatures between 45-70°F
(7°-12°C).
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Tours in Ecuador.
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Currency.
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Sucre/U.S. Dollar
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Oil.
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Since oil was discovered in
Ecuador in the 1970s, it has become an increasingly important part of
the Ecuadorian economy. The country has 2.1 billion barrels of proven
oil reserves, and production in 1999 averaged 379,600 barrels per day
(bbl/d). Of this, 152,000 bbl/d were consumed domestically, with the
remaining 227,600 bbl/d being exported.
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