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1. Natural
Region
By Martina Cepeda Coba

2. What is a natural region?
A natural region is a basic geographic
unit.

3. Concept
The concept "natural region" may
refer to a small, well defined area, or
to a large basic geographical unit

4. Natural Regions in Ecuador

5. The Galapagos
• The Galapagos Archipelago is located on both
sides of the equatorial line approximately 970
km (600 miles) west from continental
Ecuador. The largest island is Isabela.

6. Highlands
• The highlands region of Ecuador, lies between
the western coastal lowlands and the eastern
jungles. It is a naturally diverse area of
untamed volcanoes, hot springs (thermal
baths), unique flora and fauna, serene
landscapes, misty cloud forests, and barren
paramo vistas.

7. Coast
The Ecuadorian Pacific coast and western
lowlands locally known as "la Costa" is formed
by the following densely populated provinces,
from north to south: Esmeraldas, Manabí, Los
Ríos, Guayas and El Oro.

8. Amazon
• The Amazon or jungle region, located to the
east of the Andes, is one of the most
accessible and traveler-friendly areas of the
upper Amazon basin, the biologically richest
area anywhere on earth. There are
innumerable varieties of flora, including many
of Ecuador's 4,500 species of orchids, and
many plants with medicinal value.