Ecuador: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Ecuador

Ecuador is a country in South America. Its capital is Quito. It covers about 276,841 km² (106,889 sq mi). The official language is Spanish. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

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Ecuador at a glance

Official name
Republic of Ecuador
Capital
Quito
Region
South America (Americas)
Area
276,841 km² (106,889 sq mi)
Official language
Spanish
Currency
United States dollar ($)
People
Ecuadorean
Calling code
+593
Internet domain
.ec
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Ecuador is Quito.

Ecuador is in South America, part of the Americas region.

Ecuador uses the United States dollar ($).

The official language of Ecuador is Spanish.

Ecuador borders Colombia and Peru.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).