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The permanent religion is Roman Catholic, but there re some people that have Christian faith.

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The official language of Ecuador is Spanish.

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In Ecuador the type of Government is Presidential Republic. The Presidential Republic is where the head of the government leads an executive branch that is separate form the legislative branch. The leader of Ecuador is Lenin Moreno.

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Ecuador is divided into 4 regions. One important mountain is the Andes Mountains. The Andes Mountains has two major chains the Cordillera Occidental in the west and Cordillera Oriental in the east. The Andes Mountains contain over 20 peaks. Most rivers rise in elevation of the Andes flowing east toward the amazon river or west in the Pacific Ocean.

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In Ecuador the lowlands are usually hot and humid. Due to altitude and thin air, temperature in direct sunlight can reach 85 degrees and midday. In the evenings it is pleasantly cool and chilly. Mornings are crisp and cool. During the dry season (June to September) gusty winds are common.

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Tribes in the northern highlands of Ecuador formed the kingdom of Quit around 1000. It was absorbed by conquest and marriage into the Inca empire. Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro conquered the land in  1532 , and throughout the 17th century a spanish colony thrived by explosion of Indians.

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There is a 1.25% population growth, a 17.6% birth rate, and a 5.1% death rate. In urbanisation there is a 1.66% annual rate of change. 93.4% of the population lives in Urban. 75.5% Rural.

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One of the main food dishes in Ecuador is called Arroz Con Camarones. It is rice with cooked shrimp sauteed onions, peppers, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, achiote, and parsley.

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* There are 24 Provinces.
* If you are arrested in ecuador you have the option to request that the police prison officials or other authorities alert the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate.
* The population is 16,080,778
* The official name Republica del Ecuador, translates to "The Republic of the Equator.
* The red on the flag stands for the blood shed by soldiers and Martyrs of the independence battles.
* The blue on the flag represents the sea and the sky.

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The capital of Ecuador is Quito.

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1.8312 degrees S, 78.1834 degrees W .