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Ecuador flag Ecuador

Pacific Peaks and Amazon Streets

Overview

A compact South American nation straddling the equator, encompassing the Galápagos Islands, Andean highlands, and Amazon rainforest within a remarkably small area.

Geographic Context

Region
Americas
Subregion
South America
Land Area
276,841 km²
Capital
Quito
Languages
Spanish
Currencies
United States dollar ($)

At a Glance

54
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
44
Freedom
75
Security
44
Life Expectancy
74 yrs
Median Age
28.4 yrs
Urbanization
65%
Cost Index
43
Housing Index
21
Healthcare Access
50/100

Climate

Average Temperature
22.0°C
Average AQI
73

Most Temperate Cities

1 Balzar 27.4°C
2 Colimes 27.4°C
3 Lomas de Sargentillo 27.3°C
4 Eloy Alfaro 27.3°C
5 Guayaquil 27.3°C

Best Air Quality Cities

1 Santo Domingo de los Colorados 33 AQI
2 Puerto Francisco de Orellana 54 AQI
3 Francisco de Orellana Canton 54 AQI
4 Nueva Loja 54 AQI
5 Pampanal de Bolívar 57 AQI

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025

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