Geography Facts
What ocean does Ecuador border?
The Pacific Ocean
What countries border Ecuador?
Colombia and Peru
What is the official language of Ecuador?
Spanish
What was Ecuador named after due to its geographical location?
The Ecuador
What ancient indigenous empire had control of Ecuador in the 1400's?
The Inca Empire
What is the capital of Ecuador?
Quito
What is the mountain range that runs through Ecuador called?
The Andes
What year did Ecuador become a country?
1822
In what remote part of the world does Ecuador have a scientific lab?
Antarctica
Behind the seal on the Ecuador flag, what countries flag does it look like?
The flag of Colombia
What European empire conquered the land in the 1500's?
The Spanish Empire
What are the main exports of Ecuador?
Crude oil and derivatives, shrimp, bananas, coffee, cut flowers, cocoa, and Panama hats
When did Ecuador get the borders it has today?
1994
What country did Ecuador gain independence from, what countries were part of it?
Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela made up Gran Colombia
Who was the man in charge of the conquest against the Inca Empire?
Francisco Pizarro