Facts
Population of 18 million
The capital of Ecuador is Quito
The official language is Spanish
Ecuador is the world's largest exporter of bananas
Popular Foods
Llapingacho: potato patties with peanut sauce
Locro de Papa: soup of onions, garlic, potatoes, cumin, milk, cheese, cilantro, avocado, and hot sauce
Tigrillo: mashed green plantains, cheese, and eggs
Encebollado: soup of tuna, cassava root, tomatoes, onions, and spices
Fanesca: soup of grains, beans, peas, lentils, and cod