Ecuador

Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Ecuador also includes the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about 1,000 kilometers (621 mi) west of the mainland. The country's capital is Quito and its largest city is Guayaquil.
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Some of the key events about Ecuador

  • 1532
    Spanish conquistadors invaded and colonized the region, subjugating indigenous populations
  • 1822
    Ecuador gained independence from Spain
  • 1822
    Ecuador gained independence from Spain but remained politically unstable
  • 1869
    The country's first railroad line was inaugurated, connecting Guayaquil to Quito
  • 1934
    The Galápagos Islands were declared a national park
  • 1941
    Peru invaded Ecuador, leading to a border conflict and loss of territory
  • 1967
    Oil was discovered in the Ecuadorian Amazon, leading to economic growth
  • 1972
    Military coup overthrew the government, leading to years of dictatorship
  • 1978
    Quito was declared the first UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 1979
    Ecuador returned to democracy after years of military rule
  • 1984
    The Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve was established to protect Amazon rainforest biodiversity
  • 1987
    A major earthquake struck Ecuador, causing significant damage and loss of life
  • 1999
    Ecuador experienced a severe economic crisis, leading to the collapse of its banking system
  • 2000
    Ecuador adopted the US dollar as its official currency, stabilizing the economy
  • 2000
    Ecuador abandoned its national currency and adopted the US dollar due to economic instability
  • 2008
    Ecuador's new constitution recognized the rights of nature, a world first
  • 2010
    A police revolt against austerity measures led to a state of emergency
  • 2016
    A devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the coast, killing over 650 people
  • 2019
    Ecuador became the first country in South America to ban single-use plastics
  • 2019
    Widespread protests erupted against austerity measures, leading to a state of emergency

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Ecuador's Oil Drilling Halt in Yasuni Park Faces Delays and Controversy

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Politics • August 28 2024, 01:56 PM  •  789 views
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Society, Politics • August 22 2024, 04:50 PM  •  315 views
Panama Deports 29 Colombians in US-Funded Flight Amid Migration Crackdown

Panama Deports 29 Colombians in US-Funded Flight Amid Migration Crackdown

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Society, Politics • August 20 2024, 08:26 PM  •  384 views
Panama Deports 29 Colombians in US-Funded Flight Amid Migration Crackdown

Panama Deports 29 Colombians in US-Funded Flight Amid Migration Crackdown

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Society, Economics, Politics • August 20 2024, 04:17 PM  •  576 views
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Ecuador Government Accuses VP of Coup Attempt Amid Political Turmoil

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Society, Politics • August 15 2024, 12:21 AM  •  976 views
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Ecuador's Opposition Party Selects Luisa Gonzalez for 2025 Presidential Race

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Greek Authorities Seize Million-Euro Cocaine Haul in Banana Shipment

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