Presidents
Who is the current President of Ecuador (as of 2024)?
When is Independence Day celebrated in Ecuador?
August 10th
In what year did Ecuador adopt the U.S. dollar as its official currency?
2001
In 2019, widespread protests broke out in Ecuador against the government's decision to remove fuel subsidies. What was the name of these protests?
October Revolution
Which annual festival, held in August, celebrates the anniversary of the founding of Quito and features parades, music, and fireworks?
Fiestas de Quito
Which President of Ecuador served the longest term in office (2007-2017)?
Rafael Correa
Which region of Ecuador was the first to declare independence from Spanish rule?
Andean Region
When did Ecuador declare a state of emergency due to the eruption of the Tungurahua volcano?
2008
Who was the indigenous leader and activist who played a prominent role in the protests against the austerity measures in Ecuador in 2019?
Leonidas Iza
During what month is the Inti Raymi festival celebrated in Ecuador?
June
Which President of Ecuador was impeached in 1997 for "mental incompetence"?
Abdalá Bucaram
In what city was Ecuador's Declaration of Independence signed?
Guayaquil
When did Ecuador make an agreement with Colombia to permit American counter-narcotics operations on Ecuador's Manta air base?
2000
The indigenous people of Ecuador have been involved in various social movements to protect their rights and promote environmental conservation. In what year was the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE) founded?
1986
What is the name of the traditional Ecuadorian blanket worn by men and women?
Poncho
Who was the first woman to be elected President of Ecuador in 2007?
Rosalía Arteaga
What was the name of the battle that secured Ecuador's independence from Spain on May 24th, 1822?
Battle of Pichincha
In 1997, the eruption of which volcano in Ecuador led to the evacuation of thousands of people?
Tungurahua
In 2015, the indigenous community in the Ecuadorian Amazon won a landmark legal case against which multinational oil company for environmental damages in their territory?
Chevron
What is the traditional Ecuadorian mask dance of the indigenous people of the Andes?
Pase del Niño Viajero
Who was the President of Ecuador between 1992 and 1996?
Sixto Durán Ballén
Who was the Ecuadorian military leader who played a key role in the Battle of Pichincha?
Antonio José de Sucre
In what year did Ecuador join the Andean Community of Nations (CAN)?
1990
In 2020, Ecuador became the first country in the world to legalize marriage equality for LGBTQ+ couples. Who was the President of Ecuador at that time?
Lenín Moreno
In what year did Quito, the capital of Ecuador, become the first city in the world to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
1985