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John Jr visits Ecuador
John Jr visits Ecuador
8 pages
Author: John Smith
ADVENTURE
Ecuador
NATURE
TRAVEL
FRIENDSHIP
Summary
Ecuador is a small country in South America, located along the equator. Capital: Quito, located in the Andes Mountains, is the highest capital city in the world Ecuador has a diverse geography, including the Andes Mountains, Amazon Rainforest, beaches, volcanoes, rivers, and plains: Ecuador's name comes from the Spanish word for the equator. The official language is Spanish, but Kichwa and Shuar were also made official languages.: Ecuador uses the US dollar. Ecuador is a democracy and republic. Most people in Ecuador are Christians Megadiverse: Ecuador is one of 17 megadiverse countries in the world, with many endemic plants and animals. Galápagos Islands: The Galápagos Islands are part of Ecuador and are famous for their many animals, including the world's largest turtle. UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ecuador is home to 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Nature's rights: Ecuador's 2008 constitution was the first in the world to legally recognize nature's rights.
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