Ecuador
Location: Northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on
the North, Peru on the East and South
Area: 104,510 square miles
Population: 10,500,000
Government: Republic
Largest cities: Guayaquil, Quito (capital)
Languages: Spanish, Quechuan, Jivaroan
Ethnic groups: Mestizo 55%, Indian 25%, European and African
descent
Religion: Roman Catholic
Chief industries: Processed foods, textiles, fishing
Chief crops: Bananas, coffee, rice, sugar, corn
Minerals: Oil, copper, iron, lead, silver
Leading exports: Oil, bananas, coffee, cocoa, fish products
Leading imports: Machinery, textiles, vehicles, oil
Monetary unit: Sucre