6 Curious Facts about Ecuador. - Global InterGold

Did you know Ecuador is the closest country to space? According to a legend, the famous“El Dorado” was in this territory - maybe that is why the history of Ecuador is so closely related to gold.

Did you know that the typical Panamanian hats are originally from Ecuador? What other surprises this beautiful and alluring country hides?

Ecuador (from Spanish:“equator”) is a republic in northwestern South America. Its neighboring countries are Colombia (which hosted the first Global Tour 2016 event a few days ago) and Peru (where the next event will soon be held!).

The country includes the paradisiac Galápagos Islands, and every year both territories draw hundreds of tourists for their welcoming atmosphere and exotic landscape.

What 6 Global InterGold Ecuador facts make the country unique?

Fact №1. The name of the country comes from the word “equator”, since this invisible line crosses the nation. The country has dedicated a monument to the equator located 25km away from Quito, the capital.

Fact №2. The country is rich with mineral resources, especially gold and oil. According to a legend, the famous “El Dorado”(the “golden”) was located exactly there. Speaking about oil, in Ecuador about 500 000 barrels of oil are obtained everyday.

Fact №3. Ecuador is the closest country to space! Yes, the Everest is the highest mountain. However, the highest volcano in Ecuador with 6,268 m, Chimborazo, is higher above the sea level, being consequently higher than the Everest and closer to space.

Fact №4. Have you ever worn a typical Panamanian hat? Interestingly, these hats come from Ecuador, but since they were transported across the Panama Canal to Europe and the US, their ownership was attributed to Panama, though the merit is of Ecuador!

Fact №5. Did you think that penguins only live in the Antarctic? This is not the only place where we can find these animals. Also in several countries of Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Ecuador.

Fact №6. The love for this land has united peoples. After 15 years of tireless battles, the Incas did not manage to conquer Ecuador. So, one day, the chief Inca married the daughter of the Ecuadorian chief and received this beautiful land as downry.

This country is unique and full of surprises. Read other Global InterGold Ecuador news: Global InterGold: Philip V's gold treasure found off Colombian coast