Here are Incredible Facts about Ecuador, Paradise for Bird Lovers
VIVA – Ecuador is located on the South American continent, right at the Equator. Ecuador has many interesting things. Ecuador is also famous for the Galapagos Islands and the unique species that call it as home.
The country has an area of about 272,045 square kilometers, and Ecuador is one of two countries in South America that do not have a direct border with Brazil.
Ecuador also has many interesting facts, such as the following.
1. Nature Has Constitutional Rights in Ecuador
Ecuador was the first country to declare nature to have constitutional rights. In 2008, Ecuador recognized nature as having "the right to exist, survive and renew its vital cycle, and therefore has constitutional rights. Nature should not be treated as property."
2. Abolition of Slavery
In 1851, Ecuador abolished slavery once and for all and all black slaves were freed. Say No to the Death Penalty Ecuador took over in the early 20th century by being the first country to abolish the death penalty.
3. Chocolate Makes Everything Better
Chocolate in Ecuador is a staple for most people with cacao grown in South and Central America over the years, its history is deep, including cocoa being used for its anti-inflammatory properties in the past. For more than 5000 years, chocolate has been consumed here. Ecuador may even be the originator of cocoa.
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4. Nearest Point to the Sun
Although Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, people would be surprised to learn that it's not actually Earth's closest point to space. Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador is actually the closest point to the Sun.
5. Biodiversity and Megadiversity
Ecuador is known for its extensive collection of flora and fauna, but they also have the most biodiversity per square kilometer in the world. Not only that, but also 1 in 17 countries in the world are mega-diversified.
6. Don't Have a Bank Account
There are many interesting things about Ecuador, including the fact that an estimated 40 percent of the people in Ecuador do not even have a bank account.
7. Home to Nature's Masterpieces
Along with a collection of more than 25,000 plant species, Ecuador is especially known for its beautiful orchids. It is even known as the orchid capital of the world, with more than 4,000 species of beautiful flowers.
Among these species, some bloom for half a year while others only bloom for a few hours. Some can live for 100 years while others only briefly. Found in Cuenca, this beautiful plant makes a great home decor.
8. Ecuador Has Some of the Best Colonial Architecture in America
Ecuador's Old Town is one of the first UNESCO protected sites in Ecuador (along with the Galapagos). It was built in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city.
The old city and its buildings have withstood many earthquakes and have the best-preserved Spanish Colonial architecture in Latin America.
9. Banana is an Important Food in Ecuador
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Bananas are a staple of Ecuador's diet. About 300 types of bananas are grown in this country, supply meets demand.
Over the past 60 years, Ecuador has become one of the world's largest fruit producers, producing 25% of the world's bananas.
10. Ecuador is Paradise for Birdwatchers
Ecuador has more birds/square kilometer than anywhere else in the world. With 1632 different confirmed species and 48 hypothetical others, there's plenty of feathers to flap.
Ecuador holds the world record for the number of hummingbird species. With 132 (out of 340) different bird species that call the country home. Hummingbirds can only be found in America.
11. No National Food
One of the unique facts about Ecuador is that this country does not have a national diet as the cuisine varies from region to region.
12. Ecuador's Name Comes from the Equator
Ecuador is named after the equator that crosses the country. This makes Ecuador the only country in the world to be named after a geographical feature. Its official name, República del Ecuador, literally means "Republic of the Equatorial".
