Ecuador, a country in South America, is known for its location along the equator line. Its capital is Quito, with Guayaquil as its largest city. Ecuador's geography is diverse, including mountains, tropical forests, and the Galápagos Islands. Its population is diverse, consisting of mestizos, indigenous peoples, Europeans, and Afro-Ecuadorians, influencing its culture. Spanish is the official language, with indigenous languages also spoken. Its economy relies on oil, agriculture, and tourism, but faces economic challenges. Political history has been marked by periods of instability and democratization.

The currency of Ecuador is the United States dollar (USD). In 2000, Ecuador abandoned its former currency, the sucre, and adopted the U.S. dollar as its official currency as part of a plan to stabilize its economy. Since then, the U.S. dollar has been used for all commercial and financial transactions in the country.