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Ecuador
Ecuador, officially known as the Republic of Ecuador, is a representative democratic republic in South America. The country is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, Peru on the east and south, and Colombia on the north. It has an estimated population of 14,790,608 as of 2010.
646 Questions
What kind of music do Ecuador hear?
- they listen to rock and roll pop rock and heavy metal :D
also sometimes to classic music
How do they celebrate Christmas in Ecuador?
Valentines day is celebrated in Ecuador the same way its celebrated in the U.S.
Gifts, Roses, etc
Salaries of doctors and nurses in Ecuador?
A doctor just starting out in Ecuador makes about $800 per month, and more experienced doctors can earn over $1,200 per month. Experienced nurses can earn as much as $650 per month.
Who is the presidentof Ecuador?
The president of Ecuador serves as both head of government and head of state and is elected to 4-year terms, although the position has been relatively unstable, with no president serving the full 4-years since 1992-1996.
Original Answer(Just so you guys can see):
Middle Kingdom
My answer:
Though many people may think that china's nickname is middle kingdom, I would strongly disagree. Though the name literally translates to middle kingdom (Zhong（中） -> Middle, Guo（国）-> Kingdom, for a total of Zhong Guo（中国）, which is China), Nobody nicknames china like that. They call what is literally called middle kingdom in chinese, china. However, there are a few nicknames for china that stand for their national pride. They are as such: 华夏 (pronounced Hua Xia) and 神州 (Pronounced Sheng Zhou) which can mean divine, or if broken up Godly States (or provinces since it is china). Feel free to add more nicknames!!
I hope that I have not confuse any of you guys :)
-Jason (I am Chinese by the way!)
Does Ecuador eat certain foods on Christmas?
Ecuador has many Christmas foods and drinks. They drink a hot cinnamon drink called canelazo. Some prefer naranjillazo which is naranjillo juice with sugar and aguardiente. Pavo horneado is roasted turkey. Some prefer hornado de chancho which is roast pork leg with garlic and beer.
The nation of Ecuador is not landlocked. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean. Columbia is to the north and Peru is to the east.
What are some of the human and physical characteristics that describe Ecuador?
Some of the physical features in Ecuador are volcanoes, mountains, lots of banana fields, and forests.
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?
More information is needed. Please post a new, separate question with the coin's denomination.
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.
