Ecuador

Flag Description Three horizontal bands of yellow (top, double width), blue, and red with the coat of arms superimposed at the center of the flag; similar to the flag of colombia, which is shorter and does not bear a coat of arms. Currency US dollar. Astronomy Today's date is May 12, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Western south america, bordering the pacific ocean at the equator, between colombia and peru. Climate Tropical along coast, becoming cooler inland at higher elevations; tropical in amazonian jungle lowlands. Terrain Coastal plain (costa), inter-andean central highlands (sierra), and flat to rolling eastern jungle (oriente). Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Pacific Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Chimborazo 6,267 m.

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Ecuador

This is a map of Ecuador. The map illustrates the location of Quito and its proximity to San Lorenzo, Nueva Loja, Puyo, Cuenca, Loja, Ambato, La Libertad, Manta, and the Pacific Ocean.

Note: Galapagos Islands are not shown in their true geographical position.

Other countries on this map include: Columbia / Peru

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