hat does Ecuador mean and how did this South America country get its name?
2006-12-18 10:54:00 · 4 answers · asked by Miracles <3 3 in Travel ➔ Latin America ➔ Ecuador
Ecuador is spanish for Equator. Ecuador straddles the Equator, thus the name. There is a monument north of Quito called Mitad del Mundo that marks the Equator. There are a lot of shops and restuarants. Its kind of kitchy, but fun. If you ever get the chance, go to Ecuador! Its an amazing place.
2006-12-18 13:40:39 · answer #1 · answered by sngcanary 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ecuador: Spanish for Equator, so called by virtue of its geographical position.
2006-12-19 11:03:51 · answer #2 · answered by ppv918 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ecuador means Equator. It got that name because...wait for it....it's right on the equator.
2006-12-18 11:01:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use this link for info on ecuador
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecuador
2006-12-18 11:03:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋