Important cities in Ecuador

Quito, the capital of Ecuador?

Quito, the capital, has a population of 1.7 million and an altitude of 2,818 meters. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is 1,879 meters above sea level, making it the second-highest capital in the world after La Paz, the capital of Bolivia. Ecuador is a "country of the equator". The land area is divided into two parts by the equator. Although Quito is close to the equator, it has a cooler climate due to its location on the plateau. The climate in Quito is divided into four seasons, but there are rainy season and dry season. Generally, the first half of the year is the rainy season and the second half of the year is the dry season. The weather in Quito can be unpredictable. Sometimes the sky is clear, cloudless, and the sun is shining, and suddenly there are dark clouds and heavy rain.

Quito was the capital of the Indian Kingdom for several centuries. Because it was mainly inhabited by the Quivedo tribe, it was once called "Quiwedo". It was later simplified to "Quito" by Spanish colonists. ?. In 1811, Ecuador gained independence and Quito became the capital of Ecuador.

Quiduo is built on the mountain, and the city is divided into the ancient city and the new city. The ancient city is in the south of the city, and the streets are mostly narrow and paved with cobblestones. Around the ancient city, there are some streets that are classified as first-class cultural relics and monuments. Although the streets here are narrow and steep, they are crowded and lively. There are presidential palace, library and colleges and universities in the ancient city. In recent years, new trade center buildings, banks and administrative buildings have been built. The new city is located in the north of the city. It is mainly a large residential area and also houses some textile, pharmaceutical, chemical, food, light industry and other enterprises. ?

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Quito is one of the most beautiful cities in the Western Hemisphere and a historic city in Ecuador. Near the city of Quito are the ruins of the Inca Empire pyramids, as well as the churches of San Roque and San Francesco, the Church of Jesus, the Royal Guest Building, the Alms Society, and the Church of Our Lady, etc., which are all the first-class cultural relics protection buildings in Quito. These buildings reflect the artistic achievements of Quito's ancient times and the 16th and 17th centuries.

Due to Quito's strategic location, French scientists conducted a series of studies and measurements on the earth here in 1735, confirming Newton's calculation method of the earth's declination, and in 1744 The first equatorial monument was built here. In 1978, Quito was declared a World Cultural Heritage by the United Nations, and the Quito government decided that year to build another Equator Monument at the Equator 0° location on a mountain 2400 meters above sea level, 24 kilometers north of Quito. This equatorial monument is 30 meters high. The monument is made of square columnar granite. The names of scientists who have conducted scientific investigations here are engraved around it. The top of the monument supports a bronze earth model with a diameter of 4.5 meters. There is a white line symbolizing the equator drawn on the earth model, which extends along the monument body and base to the square. In front of the monument, there is a long stone passage. There are some groups of stone sculptures standing on both sides of the passage. All tourists who come to Quito must set foot on this "mysterious" and "solemn" stone road in front of the Equator Monument. They also like to step on both sides of the white line symbolizing the equator and take photos. People who visit here can also get a certificate issued by the management department, proving that they have visited the dividing line between the northern and southern hemispheres on a certain day of a certain year.

Guayaquil

Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador and a major port on the Pacific coast. It is located in Guaya on the Gulf of Guayaquil in the southwest of the country. The right bank of the Si River is known as the "Coastal Pearl of the Pacific". Guayaquil is the largest industrial and commercial city in Ecuador and the largest coastal port city in Ecuador, with a population of 2.6 million. According to legend, the first people to live here were a hard-working Indian couple, the girl's name was Guaya, and the boy's name was Kil. In order to commemorate them, later generations named the city "Guayaquil".

Guayaquil was founded in 1535. It suffered a major earthquake in 1942, which reduced the city to ruins. Later, Ecuador rebuilt the city. Guayaquil is a beautiful city, the main part of the city is located on the highlands at the foot of the two mountains of Santa Ana and San Carmen. It is like a bird that has not yet finished its journey and wants to fold its wings. It stands at the confluence of the Guayas River and the Daulai River, where it is looking up at the vast Pacific Ocean, and the old and new cities are like the plump feathers. Wings. Although Guayaquil is close to the equator, it is close to a bay and the sea breeze is refreshing. Even in the hottest season, it is not unbearably hot. The average monthly temperature in January, the hottest month, is 28.1 degrees, and in July, the coldest month, it is only 14.6 degrees.

Guayaquil has colorful buildings, crisscrossed streets and neat layout. The main streets are lined with high-rise buildings, covered with greenery and blooming flowers. The green grass in the park in the middle of the street, the tall buildings, white clouds, green trees, and blue sky complement each other, making the whole city magnificent.

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In the center of Guayaquil is the Centenary Square, on which stands the huge Liberation Monument built in 1920. The famous Francisco Cathedral is not far from the square. This building is magnificent and richly decorated. It is an architectural treasure of Guayaquil. There is a beautiful park in front of the church. You can see various rare animals deep in the woods of the park. The most prosperous street in Guayaquil is 9th of October Avenue, with shops lined up along the roadside and crowded with people.

The avenue crosses Centenary Square and leads to the Malecón waterfront, which runs along the banks of the Guayas River. The spectacular and elegant city hall and government officials are located in this area. Walking on the streets, you can see the statues of Bolivar and San Martin, the leaders of the South American independence movement. From July 26 to July 27, 1822, these two national heroes discussed their plans here, determined to drive all Spanish colonists out of the Latin American continent and strive for the complete independence of South American countries. This historic meeting won a great victory for the people of South America.

The Las Peñas district at the foot of the Santa Ana Mountains is one of the most attractive places for tourists in Guayaquil. The Church of Santo Domingo, located in this district, was built in 1548 and was the first church in the city. There is a modern "Bogotá" amphitheater near the church, which often holds music and drama performances. On a step of Mount Santa Ana, there are two ancient cannons on display, with the muzzles pointing towards the Guayas River in front. At that time, the people of Guayaquil used these cannons to violently bombard pirates who came up the river to attack the city. At the foot of the mountain is an ancient street called Poma Pompillo Leonarda. This narrow and winding street was built in the colonial period. The road is paved with large stone slabs. The shops and houses on both sides are old and low, which makes people see to the architectural characteristics of that era.

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The Port of Guayaquil is the largest seaport in Ecuador. It faces the Pacific Ocean and is backed by the Santa Ana Mountains. There is Puna Island nearby as a natural barrier, which can protect the harbor from storms. There is a pier in the south, which is more than 900 meters long. Ships from different parts of the world with various national flags are moored in the harbor. The port railway leads to the capital Quito, and highways connect Quito with other cities in the country. Bananas, cocoa, coffee, cotton and other products from all over the country are collected and distributed here.

Guayaquil also played an important role in the history of friendly exchanges between the peoples of China and Ecuador. As early as the 18th century, Chinese clothing, textiles and other items were shipped to various cities in Ecuador through Guayaquil. In August 1978, the Chinese freighter Jialingjiang arrived here for the first time. Most of the import and export goods from the two countries are transshipped through Guayaquil.

Maria Esther Capovilla (116 years old), the oldest female birthday girl in the world, also lived in Guayaquil. ?

Cuenca, Ecuador

Cuenca, the third largest city in Ecuador, is located on the southern plateau, with a population of 300,000 and an altitude of 2,500 meters.