National Symbols of Ecuador

Last updated on August 19th, 2023 by Editorial Staff

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Introduction
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Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
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Proverbs & sayings
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By | Updated on August 19, 2023

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Located on the Ecuador line from which the country gets its name, the Republic of Ecuador is the second smallest country in South America (283,561 km²) with a great diversity of landscapes and culture. The country shares boundaries with Colombia to the north, Peru to the south and east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The capital is Quito, with the best-preserved historic center in Latin America. The official language is Spanish, but as the ethnicity is quite diverse with Mestizo mixed Native and White & Montubio, many languages are spoken. Ecuadorians are primarily Catholic, but a minority of Protestants also exists. Ecuador uses United States Dollars while the country code is +593 and the official domain is “.ec.”

“God, Homeland, and Freedom” is the country’s motto. In addition, the national bird and symbol of the nation are the Andean Condors. The national emblem consists of the red-blue-yellow-striped national flag, and an Andean Condor carrying the view of a mountain and river landscape. The nation’s Independence Day celebrated on August 10th, commemorates the year 1809 when Juan José Flores, the republic’s founder, assisted the nation to win its independence from Spain.

Guatatita is another symbol: a special beef stew served with rice, and it is the national dish of Ecuador. In contrast, the national drink is Aguardiente, an alcoholic beverage made from anis. The delicious Guanabana is another symbol and the national fruit, while the national flower is the rose. Cinchona Pubescens is the national tree with its beautiful trunk flowers.

Ecuadorians like dancing and music, which can be seen in their folkloric dance Sanjuanito which originates from indigenous cultures. The shimba, a long braid that hangs down nearly to the man’s waist, is considered the national dress. The indigenous bamboo flute called Rondador is the national instrument that sounds quite amazing. The national sport is Ecuavolley which is a variant of Volleyball, but the most-watched sport is football. The airline operating in Ecuador is named TAME.

Commander of the Army of the South and Grand Marshal of Ayacucho, Antonio Jose De Sucre, from the 18th and 19th centuries, is the country’s National Hero. Eloy Alfaro is referred to as the national hero mausoleum.

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Country information

Former name(s)	Ecuador Department of Gran Colombia
Official name(s)	Republic of Ecuador
Alternative name(s)	Republic of Ecuador (official, English)
Regional location	Western South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the Equator, between Colombia and Peru
Country name etymology	"Equator"in Spanish, truncated from the Spanish República del Ecuador
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)
Population	17,643,054
National Day	10 Aug 1809
Language(s)	Spanish
Religion	Christianity Roman Catholic, Protestant
Country code	+593
Literacy rate	94.4%
Currency	United States dollar
Capital city	Quito
ISO	ECU
Domain(TLD)	.ec
Ethnicity	Mestizo mixed Native and White & Montubio
Head of government	President
Nationality	Ecuadorian
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	283,561 km² (109 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC−5 / −6 (ECT / GALT)
Average elevation	1,117 m (3,665 ft)
Coastline	2,237 km
Mains electricity	120 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Ecuador

Motto of Ecuador

Dios, patria y libertad - "God, homeland, and freedom"

National animal of Ecuador

The National animal of Ecuador is Andean condor

National flower of Ecuador

The National flower of Ecuador is Rose. Botanical name is Rosa.

National bird of Ecuador

The National bird of Ecuador is Andean condor

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Neighbouring countries of Ecuador

Ecuadorian Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

Hands that give also receive.

Every secret is eventually revealed.

The pot that belongs to many is stirred poorly and boiled even worse.

It’s a fine sermon about fasting when the preacher just had lunch.

No matter if the child’s born with a flat nose, as long as it breathes.

The strong forgive, the weak remember.

When one is helping another, both gain in strength.

He who does not go to sea knows not how to pray.

When the treasure chest is open, even the just man sins.

Little by little one walks far.

The devil’s wiser more on account of his age than on account of being the devil.

Anger of the mind is poison to the soul.

Every donkey has its own saddle.

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