| Official Name | Republic of Ecuador (República del Ecuador) |
| Area | 283,561 km² (slightly smaller than Germany) |
| Population | approx. 18.2 million (2025) |
| Capital | Quito (approx. 2.8 million, metropolitan area 3.2 million) |
| Largest City | Guayaquil (approx. 3 million) |
| Official Languages | Spanish (+ Quechua and 13 other indigenous languages) |
| Currency | US Dollar (USD) since 2000 |
| Time Zone | CET−6 (UTC−5), Galápagos: CET−7 (UTC−6) |
| Electricity | 110V/60Hz, Type A/B — Adapter needed! |
| Drinking Water | Tap water not drinkable — buy or filter water |
| Religion | Approx. 74% Roman Catholic |
| Telephone Code | +593 |
| Internet TLD | .ec |
| Visa | Not required for EU citizens (up to 90 days) |
| Highest Mountain | Chimborazo (6,263 m) |
