Tips for First Time Visitors to Ecuador Now that you know a few fun facts about the country of Ecuador, let’s learn a little more about the history, biodiversity and food of this incredibly ...

* Ecuador took on the dollar as its currency in 2000 during a financial crisis that thrust poverty levels to about 70 percent and prompted millions to leave for the United States and Europe.

(Reuters) - Ecuador was holding a presidential election on Sunday. Here are some facts about the South American country's people, politics and economy. * Three Ecuadorean presidents have been ...