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Origin
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He was the founder of Gran Colombia and liberator of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and Venezuela.

Simon Bolivar

100

Carried out between 1820 and 1822 between the Spanish Empire and the Royal Audience of Quito.

War of Independence

100

It is a party full of noise, it is customary to play with water and foam. In some places this game is more intense and they even use flour and eggs.

Carnival

100

Continent

America

200

She was an Ecuadorian activist and a prominent leader of the indigenous movement that developed in Ecuador between the 1920s and 1970s.

Transito Amguaña

200

The dissolution of Gran Colombia in 1830 gave rise to a new country known as the State of Ecuador.

Separation of Gran Colombia

200

is an important date in the popular commemorations of Ecuador, the cemeteries are crowded with floral arrangements, to remember those loved ones who departed from this world.

All Souls Day

200

Capital

Quito


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She helped set up bilingual schools teaching Spanish and Quechua.

Dolores Cacuango

300

Also known as the war of '41, was one of several armed conflicts that occurred between South American countries

The Peruvian-Ecuadorian war

300

It is a celebration that takes place in September and November, in honor of the Virgen de la Merced. In the province of Cotopaxi.

Mama Negra

300

Currency

Dollar

400

Despite his young age, for his courage and bravery he is considered a hero of Ecuador's war of independence.

Abdon Calderon

400

In 1999 the hyperinflation of prices of goods of all kinds in Ecuador, the devaluation of the sucre led the country to...

economic crisis

400

It is one of the cultural manifestations of the canton Mejia. In this event the Andean cowboys parade, with their best clothes.

Paseo del Chagra

400

Area

283.561 km².

500

He has dedicated his life to the struggle for the protection of his territories and the care of the environment.

Nemonte Nenquimo

500

It took place in 2015 and was the second time a Pope visited Ecuador.

Visit of Pope Francisco

500

It is a popular celebration of the Tsáchila community is a celebration of the beginning of the new year, the date falls on the day of Saturday of Glory.

Kasama


500

Population

16.685.245