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🇪🇨 Ecuador Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Ecuador is a country in South America, South America. It covers a total area of 283,561 km² and has a coastline of 2,237 km. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
South America
geographical region
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Region
South America
sub-region
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Total Area
283,561 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
63/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
2,237 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC-5
UTC offset
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Independence
1822
established
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Climate
Varies dramatically by altitude and region
general type

Location and Position

Ecuador is situated in South America, within the broader continent of South America. The country has a coastline of 2,237 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Ecuador covers a total area of 283,561 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 18.0M across this area, the population density is 63/km². The capital city is Quito.

Climate

The climate of Ecuador is varies dramatically by altitude and region. The best time to visit is generally June–September (highlands), December–May (coast/Galápagos), when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Ecuador

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Colombia
Bogotá
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Peru
Lima

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ecuador located?

Ecuador is located in South America, South America. The capital city is Quito.

How large is Ecuador?

Ecuador has a total area of 283,561 km² with a population density of 63/km².

What countries border Ecuador?

Ecuador shares land borders with: Colombia, Peru.

What is the climate of Ecuador?

The climate of Ecuador is Varies dramatically by altitude and region. The best time to visit is June–September (highlands), December–May (coast/Galápagos).

What timezone is Ecuador in?

Ecuador observes UTC-5 timezone.

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