Ecuador is one of the countries in South America that has a number of peculiar laws and regulations. It is quite possible to single out some facts about the country itself, as well as its inhabitants, which may be interesting to the citizens of the Russian Federation.
The second unspoken name of the country is Ecuador - a country of reserves. This name was given for a reason, because the country has many stunning parks and natural areas, which are home to amazing animals.
Ecuador is the smallest country in the Andes and South America.
Ecuadorians are known worldwide as suppliers of bananas, fish, exotic flowers, and they also export rice, coffee, cocoa and oil.
Ecuadorians are loyal to representatives of sexual minorities (homosexuals). At the same time, abortion is strictly prohibited in Ecuador.
In Ecuador, a World Citizen Passport is valid.
Poisonous frogs live in the country. For example, the poison dart frog lives in the rainforests of Ecuador.
Ecuadorians love to play football (this is the main sport in the country) and cannot imagine their life without Coca-Cola.
The official currency of the state of Ecuador is the US dollar.
Castigliano and Quechua are the official languages in Ecuador.
Residents of Ecuador know how to handle weapons, because only civilians have about one hundred thousand registered firearms.
Ten percent of Ecuadorians have diabetes.
Although the death penalty was abolished in Ecuador at the beginning of the last century, a thief can be burned at the stake even today.
You do not need a visa to go to Ecuador, the state has a visa-free regime.
Prostitution is allowed in the state. If someone wants to use the services of prostitutes, just ask where the nearest nightclub is.
Ecuadorians are passionate people. They have a sign: during the day you need to have sex for someone who has been bitten by an alligator beetle so as not to die.
Locals believe that El Dorado (the land of gold) was in Ecuador. Perhaps this is because there are deposits of emeralds, gold and silver.
The biggest holiday of the Ecuadorians is the Independence Day of the country.
