Ecuador
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Basic Information:
Official Name: Republic of EcuadorPopulation: 15,665,800
Area: 283,560 km2
Capital City: Quito
Major Religion: Roman Catholic
Currency: US dollar (USD)
Time Zone: GMT -5
Current time: 06:02am
Phone Country Dialing Code: 593
Region: South America
Language: Spanish
Useful Travel Phrases in: Spanish
Climate ():
Practical Travel Information:
Official Tourism Website: www.vivecuador.comElectricity: 120V
Electrical Socket:
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Type A
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Type B
Travel Cost: $ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
- Galapagos Islands
Health Advisory:
- Yellow Fever (Vaccination certificate may be required if coming from infected area)