Ecuador is a Spanish-speaking country approximately the size of Colorado. It has a democratically elected government. In general, tourist facilities are adequate but vary in quality. Crime is a significant concern. Ecuador uses the U.S. dollar as its official currency, and U.S. bills and both U.S. and locally minted coins are accepted everywhere. Read the Department of State’s Fact Sheet on Ecuador for additional information on U.S.-Ecuador relations.
Population: 17,643,054
Total Land Area: 248,360 km2
Population/km2: 71.04