Welcome to Ecuador 🇪🇨 — a remarkable destination in South America. Its official name is Republic of Ecuador, and today around 18.1 million people call this American nation home, spread across roughly 276,841 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Ecuador: key statistics, an introduction to Quito, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Americas.
Geography of Ecuador
Geographically, Ecuador belongs to South America within Americas. Its territory spans approximately 276,841 km², which makes it the 75th largest country or territory on Earth.
Ecuador has a coastline as well as land borders with Colombia and Peru — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Quito, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how ecuadorean life really works.
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People, language and culture
Around 18.1 million people live in Ecuador, making it the 71st most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Ecuador is called a Ecuadorean.
The main language spoken here is Spanish. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Ecuador — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the United States dollar (USD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Ecuador is +593. Websites from the country typically use the .ec internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Ecuador are its flag, its capital Quito, and its approximate population of 18.1 million.
Neighbouring countries
Ecuador shares borders with 2 countries:
Fun facts about Ecuador
- Ecuador's flag emoji is 🇪🇨 — its two-letter country code is EC and its three-letter code is ECU.
- Ecuador covers 276,841 km², ranking 75th in the world by area.
- With about 18.1 million people, Ecuador holds the 71st spot in the world population ranking.
- Ecuador is a member state of the United Nations.
- Ecuador shares borders with 2 countries.
Ecuador — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Ecuador?
- The capital of Ecuador is Quito.
- What is the population of Ecuador?
- Ecuador has a population of approximately 18,135,478 people, ranking 71st in the world.
- Where is Ecuador located?
- Ecuador is located in South America, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Ecuador?
- The main language spoken in Ecuador is Spanish.
- What currency is used in Ecuador?
- Ecuador uses the United States dollar (USD).
