WELCOME TO ECUADOR

Ecuador is famous for being home to the Galápagos Islands, but there’s much more to the fourth-smallest nation in South America. From its historic links to the ancient Inca to unusual modern-day exports, here are some amazing things you might not have known about Ecuador. The origin of the name of Ecuador is from Spain. When the Spaniards colonized the land they called it "el ecuador" which translated means "the equator". Ciudad Mitad del Mundo. Interesting facts about Ecuador. 1. The national tree of Ecuador is the cinchona tree which produces Quinine, the first drug used to prevent and treat malaria. 2. Ecuador is one of only two countries in South America that does not share a border with Brazil.