2. General Information
• Capital: Quito
• Major cities: Guayaquil, Cuenca, Machala,
Portoviejo, Riobamba, Ambato, Manta,
Esmeraldas
• Currency: American dollar
• Official language: Spanish
• Independence: 24 May 1822 (from Spain)
• Religion: Roman Catholic
7. Location in South America
Western South
America,
bordering the
Pacific Ocean at
the Equator,
between Colombia
and Peru
8. The weather
The weather is stable most of the year,
although somewhat colder in the winter
months from December to April.
The dry season is late June to
September. These season temperatures
tend to be very low at night and high
winds can be a problem, particularly in
August.