Ecuador is famous for being home to the Galapagos Islands, but there is so much more to the fourth smallest nation in South America. From its historic links to the ancient Inca to unusual modern-day exports, here are 12 amazing things you didnt know about Ecuador.

What are 3 interesting facts about Ecuador?

8 Interesting Facts About EcuadorEcuador is the closest country to space. Ecuador is the only country in the world named after a geographical feature. Ecuador has the worlds first UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Ecuador had a long-standing border conflict with Peru. Ecuador was once joined with Colombia and Venezuela.

What is special about Ecuador?

Ecuador is one of 17 megadiverse countries in the world and has the most biodiversity per square kilometre of any nation. 8. It is well known that Ecuador is named after the equator which runs through the country. It is in fact the only country in the world officially named after a geographical feature.

What is the national drink of Ecuador?

pinolillo Pinol (also known as pinolillo) is the national drink of Ecuador, made with ground toasted barley flour, panela (unrefined sugar), mixed spices, and milk. It was invented by Rafael Emilio Madrid of Salcedo, Ecuador after seeing workers sucking on pieces of panela.