Where is Ecuador?

The Republic of Ecuador (Repú blica del Ecuador in Spanish) is called Ecuador for short. A country in the northwest of South America, bordering Colombia in the northeast, Peru in the southeast and the Pacific Ocean in the west. It covers an area of 256,370 square kilometers (ranked 10th in Latin America) and has a coastline of 930 kilometers. It also administers the Galapagos Islands, which is 0/0,000 kilometers away from Ecuador/Kloc.

Ecuador is divided into three parts: the western coastal area, the central mountainous area and the eastern area. The western coast includes coastal plains and hilly areas, with high terrain in the east and low terrain in the west. In the central mountainous area, there are the Cordillera Mountains in the east and west, and the plateau between the two mountains, which is high in the north and low in the south. There are also many intermountain basins, the most important of which are Quito Basin and Cuenca Basin in the south. The eastern region is part of the Amazon river basin.

Extended data

The administrative divisions of Ecuador are as follows:

By the end of June 20 19, Ecuador was divided into 24 provinces, 2 15 cities and 108 1 district. The main cities are as follows:

1, Quito-the second largest city in China.

The capital of Ecuador, the capital of Pichincha province, and the national political, economic, cultural and transportation center. Located in the valley area at the southern foot of Pichincha volcano, 24 kilometers away from the equatorial line, it is the capital closest to the equator in the world, ranking second among the capitals in the world in altitude.

2. Guayaquil-the largest city in China.

Built on 1536 65438+ 10, the capital of Guayas. With an area of 12 14.4 square kilometers and an altitude of 4 meters, it is the main port along the Pacific Ocean and is located on the right bank of Guayas River in Guayaquil Bay, southwest of the border. Known as the "Pearl of the Pacific Ocean", it is the industrial center, major foreign trade port and railway, highway and aviation hub of Ecuador.

3. Cuenca-the third largest city in China.

The city was built in April 1557. Azuay, the capital of Ecuador, is the third largest city. At an altitude of 2543 meters, there are four rivers passing through the city, with beautiful scenery and numerous historical and cultural relics, which have been named as "human cultural heritage" by the United Nations. Many famous intellectuals and poets come from this city, so they are called "Athens of Ecuador". The level of education and culture is relatively developed. Cuenca University enjoys a high reputation in South America.

4. Esmeraldas

Founded in 1842, it is the capital of Esmeraldas province and is known as the "green city" and "black city". It is 6 meters above sea level and has a hot and humid climate. With the largest oil refinery in China, it is the most important port city for Ecuadorian crude oil export, and Balao Oil Port is nearby.

Baidu Encyclopedia-Ecuador

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of People's Republic of China (PRC)-Ecuadorian Country Profile