Ecuador: A Jewel Straddling the Equator—A Study in Mega-Diversity and Cultural Resilience
The Republic of Ecuador, a nation located in the northwestern corner of South America, is a country whose very name speaks to its geographical significance. Straddling the Equator (from which its name is derived in Spanish), Ecuador is a land of stunning, often dramatic, contrasts. Within its relatively small area, it encompasses a dizzying array … Read more