Who was the president of Ecuador during the years 2007–2009?
Rafael Correa
What was Ecuador's official currency before adopting the U.S. dollar in 2000?
Sucre
What is the typical Ecuadorian dish made with fried plantains and fresh cheese?
Encocado de camarones.
What is the emblematic animal and national symbol of Ecuador that lives in the Galapagos Islands?
Giant tortoise
Who is the current president of Ecuador?
Daniel Noboa
What is Ecuador's main export product?
Crude oil
Which famous Ecuadorian musician is known as the "Rey del Pasillo" and is famous for songs such as "El aguacate" and "Pasional"?
Julio Jaramillo
What is the name of the Ecuadorian ecological reserve that protects one of the last intact rainforests in the world?
Yasuní
What was the name of the political movement led by Lucio Gutiérrez, which took him to the presidency in 2003?
Patriotic Society Party
What specific measures did the government of Ecuador take to mitigate the economic and financial crisis caused by the "national holiday" in 1999?
Dollarization
Which famous Ecuadorian writer received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1998?
Gabriel García Márquez
Which Ecuadorian river is one of the most important for biodiversity and conservation in the country?
Napo River
Who was the president of Ecuador during the economic crisis known as the "national holiday" in 1999?
Jamil Mahuad.
How has Ecuador's economic structure evolved in terms of export diversification from the 1990s to the present?
Diversifying its exports beyond oil
Which indigenous ethnic group in Ecuador is known for its elaborate textile craftsmanship, especially in the creation of tapestries and wool fabrics?
Otavalo
What was Ecuador's role in the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (Earth Summit) in Rio de Janeiro in 1992?
Commit to promote environmental conservation
Which peace treaty ended the border conflict between Ecuador and Peru in 1998?
Brasilia Agreement
What was the main factor that contributed to the financial collapse known as the "national holiday" in Ecuador in 1999?
Overvaluation of the sucre
Which Ecuadorian historical figure was an outstanding indigenous leader who led the resistance against Spanish colonization in the Sierra region during the 16th century?
Rumiñahui
What challenge did Ecuador face in the implementation of environmental conservation policies due to pressure from the extractive industry and economic interests during the period mentioned above?
Resistance of the extractive industry