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I think Chimborazo, at 6,268 meters, is the highest mountain in Ecuador, unless there is one that drops into the ocean, and measured from its ocean floor base is technically 'taller'. Chimborazo is also the point furthest from the center of the Earth (since the Earth is wider at the equator). So by that measure, the peak of Chimborazo is the 'highest' point on the planet. Mt Everest is the highest above sea level, Mauna Lea is the 'tallest' (from base in the ocean floor).
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Does the the equator cross Ecuador?
Yes. Ecuador contains the highest point on the equator, as well.
What is a highest place on earth?
The highest point on the earth is Mt. Chimborazo in Ecuador in the Andes mountain chain.
What is an interesting fact about Ecuador?
The summit of Mount Chimborazo, Ecuador's highest mountain, is the point on Earth closest to the sun. Due to the mountain's location along the equatorial bulge, its summit is the farthest point from the Earth's core. This also means that Ecuador is the closest country to space.
What is the highest mountain in Ecuador?
Chimborazo
What are some geographical features in Ecuador?
Ecuador has many volcanoes like Sangay and Pichincha There is also the Agoyan Waterfall which is the highest waterfall in Ecuador
Where is the best place to launch a rocket?
Chimborazo, Ecuador is the highest point from Earths CG. It is also located along the equator where surface speed is at its maximum.
What is the name of the largest mountain in Ecuador?
Chimborazo, at 6,268 metres (20,564 ft), is the highest mountain in Ecuador.
Which national capital is the world's highest in elevation?
Quito, Ecuador is the world's highest capital city.
Where are the lowest and highest points on earth?
Everest is not the highest point on Earth in relationship to it's center. In terms of the point farthest away from the centre of the Earth, Chimborazoin Ecuador (6,267m (20,561ft)) can be considered the planet's most extreme high point. This is due to the Earth's oblate spheroidshape, with points near the Equator being farther out from the centre than those at the poles.
What is the name of the highest active volcano in Ecuador?
People usually say Cotopaxi, but I reckon Chimborazo may erupt again.
What capital city has the highest altitude above sea level?
Quito, Ecuador (Highest Legal Capitol) La Paz, Bolivia (Highest Administrative Capitol)
What is the evevation of Ecuador?
Ecuador has very varied elevation because of the Andes mountains and the coast line. The highest elevation is 6,267 meters at the top of Mt. Chimborazo.
