[Curiosities] 10 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW

[Mr.Hacker]

Ecuador is famous for the Galapagos Islands and the unique species that inhabit it. However, in the midst of such diversity, we have compiled 10 curious facts about Ecuador that will awaken your interest in this beautiful country.

Read on to find out if Chimborazo is really the closest point on earth to the stars; Or if the Amazon jungle was named after the warrior women of Greek mythology.

Although Ecuador is a relatively small country, there is something here for almost everyone. Therefore, this is our list of the 10 most fascinating curious facts about Ecuador:

 

 

 

Ecuador owes its name to the equator line
It might not surprise you to find out that the country is so named because the equator runs through it. In fact, Ecuador is the only country in the world named after a geographic feature. The official name of the country is "Republic of Ecuador".

But maybe you didn't know that just outside Quito there is a famous monument to mark the equator line. The monument is about 240 meters from the actual equator, but still a good visit. There is a museum and some market style shops and restaurants to wander around.

It is also possible to climb the half of the world monument and enjoy the landscape from above. Along the way there is an interactive museum to mark the "real" equator. Although the equator line is actually 5 kilometers wide and both museums are on it, only one of them is right in the middle.

Yasuní Park is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet
This National Park and biosphere reserve is located in the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon.

It is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, home to species that are completely unique on Earth. Ecuador has more species of trees, amphibians, and bats in just 100 km than anywhere else in the world.

There are hundreds of species of trees, reptiles and small animals such as the Titi or Yaguarundi Monkeys and small lions found only in America. In addition, there are much larger animals, such as the Green Anaconda and big cats, such as the jaguar. In fact, Ecuador has the largest snake in the world.

There is also a large amount of crude oil in the park. This remains untapped due to a promise made in 2007 by the President at the time, Rafael Correa. The promise was to protect the park and its resources.

 

https://www.ecuadorhop.com/es/datos-curiosos-de-ecuador/