Ecuador Facts

Interesting Facts for Kids

Here are some interesting Ecuador Facts which were chosen and researched by kids especially for kids.

• Population: 17 million people live in Ecuador (2021)
• Capital: Quito with 1.9 million inhabitants
• Name: República del Ecuador (Republic of Ecuador)
• Government: Democracy, Republic
• Language: Spanish
• Literacy: More than 92% of the people can read and write.
• Religion: mainly Christians (Roman Catholics 80%)
• Currency: 1 US Dollar = 100 cents
• National Symbols: yellow, blue and red (national colours), Andean condor (national bird)
• National Anthem: “Salve, Oh Patria!” (We Salute You, Our Homeland)
• National Day: 10 August (Independence Day)
• History: Amerindians were the earliest settlers in the region which later became part of the Inca empire. The region was colonised by the Spanish in 16th century. Ecuador proclaimed independence in 1809 and from 1820 – 1830 was part of Gran Colombia. Only in 1840 the independence of Ecuador was recognised by Spain. Since May 2021, Guillermo Lasso is the President of Ecuador. He succeeded Lenín Moreno.