Ecuador

* Population: 13.3 million (UN, 2007)
* Capital: Quito
* Area:272,045 sq. km. (105,037 sq. miles)
* Major languages: Spanish, indigenous languages
* Major religion: Christianity
* Life expectancy: 72 years (men), 78 years (women) (UN)
* Monetary unit: US dollar
* Main exports: Petroleum, bananas, shrimp, coffee, cocoa, cut flowers, fish
* GNI per capita: US$2,840 (World Bank, 2006)
* Internet domain: .ec
* International dialing code: +593

courtesy of BBC News at bbcnews.com

SERRV partners in Ecuador: Maquita Cushunchic Comercializamos como Hermanos, Tiendas Campesinas CAMARI

Our artisans were kept busy the whole year. That guaranteed food on their table, shelter for those who pay rent for their houses, clothing for their families and most importantly, school needs for their children. Health matters are also taken care of. - Joseph Muchina - Trinity Jewellery Crafts, Kenya.

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