Tungurahua volcano erupting now

Universidad de San Francisco Quito

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January 8th 2008
Things are going pretty well here except for the crime. We have been told that this city is the ¨training center¨of all pick-pockets in the world. Every moment we have to be aware of our surroundings. It usually isn´t too bad, except when you get on the bus, it is already 200% full!!! Also, even though you may have your bag locked, the thieves use razor blades to cut them open. Funny thi ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Quito

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The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more