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Ecuador gets its name from the Spanish word for "equator," reflecting its location straddling the equatorial line. The country was named after the Equator by Spanish explorers in the 16th century, as they recognized its geographical significance. The term "Ecuador" was officially adopted when the country gained independence from Spain in the early 19th century.

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