Diversity
Ecuador possesses great ethnic, racial and linguistic diversity. It is populated by more than twelve indigenous peoples, each with their own language, and Afro-Ecuadorian and mestizo populations. Ecuador is one of the most bio-diverse territories on earth. Situated on the Equator and lying crosswise north to south over the Andes Mountain Range, in just five hours it is possible to travel from snowy mountains (some over 5.000 meters above sea level) to the humid tropical forests of the Amazon, or to dry tropical forests at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Thanks to Ecuador's various ecosystems, unique in the world, the 256,370km2 of territory have a great variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, and seafood, which could adequately nourish the population. When navigating the Pacific Ocean on the Equator Line one finds the Galapagos Islands, located 1.000 km from the continent. The islands have been declared a Natural Heritage Site for Humanity for its unique flora and fauna.
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