Ecuador
- Region
- South America
- Area
- 276,841 km²
- Capital
- Quito
- ISO
- EC
What the flag means
Yellow is said to stand for the rich land and resources, blue for the sky and sea, and red for the blood shed for independence. Like Colombia and Venezuela, it carries on the colors of the flag of Gran Colombia.
Fun facts
- FlagThe coat of arms on Ecuador’s flag shows a condor with outstretched wings and Mount Chimborazo.
- GeographyThe summit of Ecuador’s Mount Chimborazo is the farthest point from the center of the Earth.
- CultureEcuador’s name simply means “equator” in Spanish.
- CultureThe Panama hat actually originated in Ecuador, and it got its name because it spread around the world via Panama.
