Ecuador is the smallest South American country whose name, as it is trite, translated as "the equator". In addition to the mainland, in the country includes the famous Galapagos Islands.The official currency in Ecuador is the U.S. dollar. Ecuador is the largest exporter of bananas in the world. In Ecuador since ancient times lived various Indians tribes, and today 72% of the population is mestizo.
Quito is the capital of Ecuador, called for the name of an ancient Indian tribe "quitu". The capital is situated at an altitude of 2800 m above sea level.
Guayaquil is the biggest city and port of Ecuador.