Ecuador is a unitary state, meaning that the central government has the most power and authority.

The three branches of government in Ecuador are the executive branch (headed by the president), the legislative branch (the National Assembly), and the judicial branch (the Supreme Court).

Ecuador has 24 provinces, each of which has its own governor and provincial council.

Quito is the capital of Ecuador and is located in the northern part of the country.

Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador and is located on the Pacific coast.

Spanish is the official language of Ecuador and is spoken by the majority of the population.

The US Dollar is the official currency of Ecuador and has been since 2000.

Roman Catholicism is the main religion in Ecuador and is practiced by the majority of the population.

The population of Ecuador is estimated to be around 18 million people.

The area of Ecuador is 283,561 km^2.

Chimborazo is the highest point in Ecuador and is located in the Andes Mountains.

The Napo River is the longest river in Ecuador and is a tributary of the Amazon River.

Oil is the main export of Ecuador and accounts for a significant portion of the country's revenue.

Machinery is the main import of Ecuador and is used in a variety of industries.

The GDP of Ecuador is estimated to be around $120 billion.