Fast Facts in Ecuador
Population: 13,755,680
Capital: Quito
Time Zone: UTC-5
Currency Name: US Dollar (USD)
Government Type: Republic
Languages: Spanish (official), Amerindian languages (especially Quechua)
Ethnic Breakdown: mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) 65%, Amerindian 25%, Spanish and others 7%, black 3%
Religion: Roman Catholic 95%, other 5%
Major Cities: Quito
Phone Country Code: 593
Health Concerns:
Official Tourism Website: www.viveecuador.com
High Travel Season: December - February
Voltage: 120 V - 60 Hz
Electrical Plug Type: a, b
Major Holidays: January 1 (New Year's Day), Easter, May 1 (Labor Day), May 24 (Battle of Pichincha), July 24 (Birthday of Simon Bolivar), August 10 (Independence Day), October 9 (Independence of Guayaquil), November 2 (Day of the Dead), November 3 (Independence of Cuenca), December 6 (Independence of Quito), December 25 (Christmas Day), December 31 (New Year's Eve)
Misc Fact / Good to Know: Ecuador's national anthem is so long, people only sing the chorus and the second verse.