P1030497

Ecuador

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June 13th 2010
We then flew to Ecuador where we spent a few days in the capital, Quito and visited the touristic sites including the “middle of the world” located in latitude 00. We stayed with my cousin and his beautiful family who also showed us around and took us to a great craft market. ... read more

South America » Ecuador » Centre

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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