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The Flag of Ecuador
As you can see in the following picture, the flag of Ecuador is composed of three colors:Yellow, Blue and Red. And right in the middle of the flag it has the national coat of arms. Following I'll explain in detail the meaning of each color, and of its components.
The Meaning of Each Color on Ecuador's Flag- YELLOW: This color is a bit wider than the other two and it means the Sun and the Gold of our ancestors.
- BLUE: It means the Sky and the Sea of our country.
- RED: It means the Blood that our patriots and heroes gave for freedom.
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The Meaning of the Coat of Arms in the Flag of Ecuador- The Condor: (big bird) On top of the shield, means the Power and Strength of our country.
- The Snow Mountain: Means the Height or Altitude of Ecuador.
- The River: Means the beauty of its waters.
- The Boat: Means the Commerce trade and Navigation.
- The Olive Leaves: Means Peace and Beauty.
- The Sun: Its meaning is the God of our Ancestors
Where is Ecuador located?Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in South America. It lies in both the Northern and the Southern Hemispheres, and is divided by the equator which gave Ecuador its name in the 19th Century.
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Ecuador borders with Colombia (North), Peru (South and East), and the Pacific Ocean (West).
Also, the famous
Galapagos Islands
(home to the theory of evolution by Darwin) belong to Ecuador since the 19th century.
Recommended Ecuador Reading:L!VE Travel Guide to Quito, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands This is really a great book! It provides "up-to-date" coverage of Ecuador's most popular destinations. The Travel section provides great information about rafting, climbing, riding, mountain biking and hiking. The Amazon Rain forest, Otavalo (Indian Market) and Baņos are included in this book.Lonely Planet Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands This book covers extensively from rugged Ecuador's Andean mountains and the Amazon rainforest, to serene Pacific beaches and the unique wildlife and landscapes of the Galapagos Islands. (One of the best and most complete travel guides to Ecuador)
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