What was the highest point in Ecuador?
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).
Ecuadorian people have a distinctive dress code which is influenced by the cultural diversity in the region. People who know the native dresses well can sometimes tell which part of Ecuador someone is from just by their dress. The men's dress usually consists of a blue poncho, a fedora, or a felt hat and white, and knickers. The Shimba (a long braid that hangs down nearly to the man's waist) is a very traditional piece of clothing. The Ecuadorian woman's dress is the closest to the Incan costumes worn in the Andes. A white blouse, a blue skirt and a shawl is usually worn. Jewelry is very important, layers of necklaces of predominantly gold beads and red coral bracelets are the most common form of jewelry worn by the Otavalo woman.
Interesting animals in Ecuador include the nectar bat with its tube lips, the napo plump toad and the spooky caimans, along with other amphibians, reptiles, insects, and mammals. There are many plants of the orchid family including the world's smallest orchid and the Dracula vampire. Parts of Ecuador feature giant daisy trees and a lava cactus.
The Amazonian region (or the Oriente), the Andes region (or the Sierra), the coastal region (or the Costa), and the insular (or Galapagos) region.
What is the value of a 1996 republica del Ecuador coin?
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What does colombia's flag represent?
The flag of the South American nation of Colombia was adopted on 26 November 1861. It is a horizontal tricolour of yellow, blue and red, and has no symbols on it. According to the current interpretation, the colours signify * Yellow - the richness of the Colombian land * Blue - the seas on Colombia's shores * Red - the blood spilled on the battlegrounds by the heroes who gained Colombia's freedom
The Pacific Ocean makes up the western border of Ecuador. Peru is to the east and south. The nation of Columbia borders the north.
What is the most dangerous animal in Ecuador?
The most dangerous animal found in the amazon river is actually the electric eel, much more than piranhas, anacondas, and alligators. The electric eel is recorded to grow as much as 8 ft long! Its voltage can produce 600 volts, which are said to be strong enough to kill a fully-grown alligator!
Stay cool dude. Don't chuck the ice cream.
Better answer: You can climb glacier covered mountains, relax on a beach, take a cruise to the Galapagos Islands, party all night in Quito or Guayaquil, take surfing lessons in Canoa. Ecuador has a huge variety of climates and activities for a small country, in part because the geography is so varied. The average high in the capital, Quito, is just about 68 degree Fahrenheit, while it is much hotter in the rainforest or in the lowlands near the coast.
What are some jobs in Ecuador?
Ecuador has traditionally had jobs in the agricultural sector (main exports include sugar and flowers), but lately also in the oil industry. Ecuador is also trying to develop a services industry to make it less reliant on commodity prices, over which it has little control.
See the related links for a listing of jobs in Ecuador in the main cities such as Quito and Guayaquil.
Why do people cut down trees in Ecuador's rain forest?
Trees in the rainforest are being cut to market the lumber and to clear the land. Those are the two primary reasons. This activity destroys the ecosystem; it transorms into something else. The largest portion of the animals and the plants that lived there and made up that complex web of life will be displaced or simply vanish.
To make furniture, cabinets, paper, and anything else that wood makes. It is a cheap and (at the moment) readily available source.
People cut down trees to grow crops and for land development. Trees help us have homes, paper, desks, pencils, and more. But you shouldn't cut down too many because trees also do good things to our environment. They give us oxygen to breathe and they remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, reducing the threat of global warming.
Here are some estimated numbers:
You need about 8 trees per person
There are about 7 Billion people in the world
We need about 56 billion trees to survive
There are around 5 trillion trees
about 5 billion are cut down every year
around 3.4 billion are planted every year
Just looking at these numbers you can see that sooner or later we will run out of trees. Also these numbers are only for humans to survive, think about all of the other animals in the world. There are also plenty of fires that can burn up oxygen too.
Because they use the land for grazing animals (mostly cows) and sell the wood. Farming is a large part of South America's economy and cows require large spaces for grazing to keep up with the demand for meat.
Who is the Minister of Culture for Ecuador?
Richard Espinosa is the Minister Coordinator of Production for Ecuador.
Ecuador is a country in South America. It has 8th largest economy in the region. Oil exports are 40 percent of total exports.
How many miles from England to Ecuador?
Depends on where you are you could look it up on Google Earth.
What is Ecuador most famous for?
Ecuador is best known for the Galapagos Islands and the diverse wildlife that inhabits them. However, with so much variety, there's plenty more to pique your interest. The Galápagos Islands are famous for their rich range of plant and animal life. Many animals are endemic, meaning they can only be found in one place on the planet. I had visited there with a tour guide (Tip Top Cruises) and clicked many pictures on cruise also enjoyed tasty cuisine of there.
How far are the galapagos island from the coast of Ecuador?
The distance between the above places is 2963 miles. This distance is point to point straight distance. The actual distance may vary according to the flight path chosen. Also this is not the airport to airport precise distance.
Yes, Ecuador is a democratic republic which holds elections for its officials. It is also a member of the United Nations. It has a National Congress and a democratically elected President. The first elections were held on April 29th, 1979, and the first president was Jaime Roldos Aguilera.
Who are some important people in Ecuador?
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What is the average summer tempter of Quito Ecuador?
The average temperature at noon is 19°C (66°F) with a normal night-time low of 10°C (50°F)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quito
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