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Geography, demographics, economy, history, and government (see also Research)
- Form of government:
- Population: 12,562,496 (57% urban)
- Total area: 283,561 sq. km
- Languages: Spanish (official); English
- Religions: Roman Catholic (90%)
- Per capita GDP: $4,800 p.a. (1998)
- Exports: $4.2 bn; petroleum, bananas, shrimp
- Literacy: 90% (1995)
- Life expectancy: 72.2 years (74.9 f, 69.5 m)
Sources
- [CIA World Factbook] country data - Ecuador
- [U.S. State Department] [Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs] background notes - Ecuador
- [U.S. Library of Congress] country study - Ecuador
- [OneWorld.net] country database - Ecuador - news articles selected from around the world
- [Nation by Nation] country data - Ecuador - facts, government, geography, history, human rights, people
- E-Conflict World Encyclopedia - Ecuador - national anthem, flag, map, people, economy, geography, government, defence,
news and weather
- [World Skip] country data - Ecuador
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Portals, indexes, guides, searchers, phone directories
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Executive, legislature, judiciary, ministries, departments, agencies, and commissions
- Governments on the WWW - Ecuador - comprehensive database of governmental institutions - parliaments, ministries, offices,
law courts, embassies, etc
- Ministries:
- Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- Ministerio de Defensa Nacional (Ministry of Defense)
- Supreme Court of Ecuador
- Inter-government:
- Andean Parliament (El Parlamento Andino) - communitarian and representive device for deliberation and control of the Andean
Integration System (AIS) on behalf of the Andean Community
- Comunidad Andina (Andean Community) - subregional organization made up of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and
Venezuela and the bodies and institutions comprising the Andean Integration System (AIS), a series of bodies and institutions
that work to intensify Andean subregional integration, promote its external projection, and reinforce the actions connected with
the process
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Human rights & civil liberties, humanitarian aid, political parties, activism, environment, and labour
- Amazon Watch - works with indigenous and environmental organizations in the Amazon Basin
- Conaie Portal (Indigenous People Political Voice)
- Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA) Ecuador (US-based, office in Quito) - provides financial services
(small loans, Village Banking) to the worlds poorest families so they can create their own jobs, raise household incomes, and
improve their standard of living, delivering these services through a global network of locally managed, self-supporting institutions
- Fundacion Cabo San Francisco (Esmeraldas) - seeks to improve sanitary conditions, education, and the infrastructure in a
number of communities located on the Ecuadorian coast
- leastimpact.org - examining responsible action for Ecuador's oil pipeline
- Regional Foundation of Human Rights Advice - construction of a true democratic culture founded on respect
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Office - Ecuador
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Education, health & public safety, religion, women, children & youth, and associations & societies
- Academia de Español - language institute
- Academia Latinoamericana de Español - language institute
- Convenio Hipólito Unanue (CONHU) (Lima, Peru) - Andean health organisation, covering Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador and
Peru
- Global Spanish Academy
- Universidad San Francisco de Quito
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Ethnicity, language, the arts, history & heritage, performance, costume, and literature
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Associations, competitions, leisure, and hobbies
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Guides & advice, accommodation, attractions, transport, agents, and organisers
- Kon-Tiki Tours & Travel -- South American travel specialists
- EcuaHotel - Ecuador Hotels
- Black Sheep Inn
- Hacienda Manteles
- Hacienda Pinsaqui, Otavalo
- Hacienda Zuleta - historic ranch guest house
- Hostel Posada del Maple
- Termas de Papallacta Lodge
- Yachana Amazon Lodge
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Statistics, government, economy, geography, demography, and society
- Essential data:
- Instituto Ecuatoriano de Estadisticas y Censos
- [CIA World Factbook] country data - Ecuador
- Social development:
- [The Economist] country briefing - Ecuador
- [U.S. Refugee Committee] World Refugee Survey country report - Ecuador
- Human rights:
- [International Lesbian and Gay Association] [Country Survey - Ecuador] - information for those working to promote lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) rights
- Governance:
- Governments on the WWW - Ecuador - comprehensive database of governmental institutions - parliaments, ministries, offices,
law courts, embassies, etc
- [Political Resources] - Ecuador
- [CIA Library] [Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members] - Ecuador
- [World Audit.org] national statistics and reports - Ecuador - national statistics and reports from Freedom House, Transparency
International, Amnesty International, the International Commission of Jurists and others
- [ElectionWorld.org] election results in Ecuador
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Newspapers & magazines, journals, television & radio, publishing, and entertainment
- El Comercio Quito - daily news
- El Mercurio
- El Universo
- Hoy - online newspaper
- Portada - newspaper
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Resourcing, manufacturing, distribution, trade, and regulation of goods and services
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Banking, investment, insurance, stockmarkets, and market regulation
- Central Bank of Ecuador
- Superintendencia de Bancos (Banking Superintendant)
- Corporación Financiera Nacional (National Finance Corporation)
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