Ecuador explained to kids

Ecuador is a country in South America, bordered by Colombia to the north, Peru to the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The capital of Ecuador is Quito. Ecuador is a very biodiverse country, with many different kinds of animals and plants. The Amazon rainforest is in Ecuador, and so are the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos Islands are famous because they were where Charles Darwin did his research on evolution. Ecuador is a republic, which means that the people elect a president to lead the country. The current president of Ecuador is Lenín Moreno. The official language of Ecuador is Spanish, but there are also many indigenous languages spoken in the country, such as Quichua and Shuar. The currency of Ecuador is the US dollar. Ecuador is a beautiful country with many interesting places to visit. If you ever have a chance to visit, you should definitely go!