The flag of Ecuador features yellow, blue and red stripes representing gold, the seas, and blood, with a coat of arms depicting Mount Chimborazo, the Guayas River, Ecuador's first ship, and symbols representing the Marxist Revolution of 1845. The capital of Ecuador is Quito, with a population of over 14 million according to the 2010 Census. Spanish is the most common language. Ecuador uses the U.S. dollar and has geography that consists of coastline, highlands, and rainforest, with Mount Chimborazo and the Galapagos Islands as notable locations.

1. Ecuador Report
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2. The Flag of Ecuador
The flag is derived from that of Gran Colombia,
which it was affiliated with at one point. Its yellow,
blue and red stripes symbolize gold, the seas, and
the blood of its freedom fighters, respectively. Its
different from Colombia’s flag, however, by its coat-
of-arms. The oval shield depicts both Mount
Chimborazo and the Guayas River, Ecuador's highest
mountain and most important river. On the water is
the Guayas, Ecuador's first ship; in the sky is a
golden sun with a band of zodiac signs from Aries to
Cancer, representing the Marxist Revolution of
March-June 1845. On top of the shield is an Andean
Condor, a symbol of power. On the sides are four
Ecuadorian flags as well as a wreath of laurel and
palm leaves of victory and sacrifice, and below the
shield is the fasces of republican dignity. In other
words, it’s complicated.

3. General Information
• The capital of Ecuador is Quito.
• It’s population, according to the 2010 Census, is 14,483,499 people.
• The most common language is Spanish, followed by Quechan, and some indigenous as
well as foreign minorities.
• The currency of Ecuador is the U.S. Dollar.

4. Geography
• The geography of Ecuador mostly
consists of the seashore, highlands, and
rainforest.
• Notable locations in Ecuador are Mount
Chimborazo and the Galapagos Islands.

5. Culture
• Mostly of Spanish origin, with influence
from America and Africa.
• The picture to the left is one of traditional
dress for Day of the Dead, which is a
celebration that involves getting in touch
with dead people.
That sentence would make NO sense out of context.
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6. MOAR Culture
• The music is mostly indigenous, with other genres that have been influenced by other
cultures.
• The food varies by region; Meats are popular in the highlands, seafood on the coast,
and cassava in the Amazon.
• Do I really need to say what the most popular sport is? Yes? Okay then, it’s Soccer
(football). Big surprise.
• The most common religion is Roman Catholicism, followed by Evangelical, Atheism,
and, once again, a bunch of minorities.

7. Famous People
• Authors: Eugenio Espejo, Juan Leon Mera, & Jorge Icaza
• Artists: Eduardo Kingsman, Manuel Rendon, & Felix Arauz
• Athletes: Jefferson Perez (There would be more here, but a team isn’t exactly a person)

8. Miscellanea
• Exports: Oil, Bananas, Flowers, & Shrimp
• Imports: Industrial Materials, Lubricants, & random consumer goods
• Fun Fact: Most of Ecuador’s native people are from Bolivia (and vice-versa)

9. Sources
TvTropes
Wikipedia
World Factbook (CIA)
Pictures from Bing Images