Amphibia Expeditions - Ecuador

Ecuador A visit to Ecuador can be an amazing experience in South America. With more than 12000 years of history, Ecuador is one of the ten Biodiversities countries in the world. Ecuador is located in the North part of South America, with a huge culture diversity and nature. For those who like languages and learn about South America or for those who are interesting only in traveling and having fun. Ecuador provides everything of South America in one country. There is Galapagos Island, Amazon jungle, high Andes Mountains, Pacific Coast, Cloud forest, and dry ecosystem and 28 different cultures to learn and to understand South America..
People
» Cultures: 28 different cultures.

» Age Structure:
0-14 years: 33% 15-64 years: 61.9% 65 years and over: 5%

» Sex ratio: 1:1

» Life expectancy: 76 years

» Ethnic groups:
Mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) 65%, Amerindian 25% Spanish and others 7% black 3%

» Religion: Roman Catholic: 95%, others 5%
» Independence: 24 May 1822 from Spain
» National holyday: Independence day liberation of Quito 10 August 1809
Economy
Labor force by occupation : 4.6 million
» agriculture: 8% » industry: 24% » services: 68%

Agriculture Products: bananas, coffee, cocoa, rice, potatoes, manioc (tapioca), plantains, sugarcane; cattle, sheep, pigs, beef, pork, dairy products; balsa wood; fish, shrimp

Industries: petroleum, food processing, textiles, wood products, chemicals

Oil Production: 493,200 bbl/day (2005 est.)

Regions
1. Galapagos islands2. Amazon3. Eastern Andean Slopes4. Western Andean Slopes5. Andes Mountains 6. Moist Costal Lowland7. Arid Costal Lowland

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Galapagos - Amazon - Andean Slopes - Andes - Moist - Arid