Republic of Ecuador (Ecuador)

Is a independent political entity in the continent of South America.

Its center lies at a latitude of -2 and longitude of -77.5.

Republic of Ecuador also goes by the names, E-cu-a-go, E-qu-a-go (Ecuador), Eacuador, Eacuadór, Ecuador, Ecwador, Ehkvador, Ekuador, Ekuator, Ekvado, Ekvador, Ekvadora, Ekvadoras, Ekvadoro, Ekvator, Ekvádor, Ekwador, Equador, Equateur, Ikwadoor, Isemerinos, Repub

The prodominant languages spoken are es-EC (Spanish) and its currency is the Dollar (USD), currently exchanging at 1 US Dollar = 0.63164 British Pound Sterling .

Republic of Ecuador currently has a population of 14790600 (estimate).

Republic of Ecuador's neighbouring countries are, Colombia, Peru, .

Regions within Republic of Ecuador

Largest Cities within Republic of Ecuador


Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Ecuador

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 14:27:00 GMT

Travel Summary

 
  • We advise against all travel to the areas immediately bordering Colombia in Carchi province (except the town of Tulcan) and the town of San Lorenzo located in the north of the province of Esmeraldas. See Safety and Security - Local Travel.

     
  • We advise against attempting to climb the Reventador and Sangay volcanoes due to renewed volcanic activity. See Natural Disasters - Volcanoes - Reventador and Sangay.

  • The Ecuadorian Control Risk Agency submitted a yellow alert for the surrounding areas of the Tungurahua volcano on 16 December 2011. See Natural Disasters - Volcanoes - Tungurahua.

  • Ecuador has suffered exceptionally heavy rains which have affected wide areas of the country.  Travel has been affected in many areas and some road conditions have deteriorated.  The Ecuadorian Control Risk Agency has submitted a yellow alert to various provinces throughout Ecuador due to heavy flooding, river overflows and landslides. See Natural Disasters - Rainy Seasons.

  • A state of emergency remains in place in Quito mainly to facilitate the work and protection of the National Assembly and Government Palace, following strike action in September 2010.

  • British nationals should exercise caution, avoid gatherings and carry ID at all times. Even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent. Large crowds should be avoided. Foreigners participating in political demonstrations or protests of any kind may be subject to arrest and deportation under Ecuadorean law.

  • Around 24,300 British nationals visited Ecuador in 2011 (Source: Ecuadorian Immigration Police Records). See General - Consular Assistance Statistics. See also Crime.
  • There is a low threat from terrorism, but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be in public areas, including places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

  • You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General - Insurance.

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