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Ecuador finished in 2nd place on the qualifiers behind Argentina and above the team that would become World Champion, Brazil. In the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Ecuador finished ahead of Poland and Costa Rica to come in second to Germany in Group A in the 2006 World Cup. Futsal, often referred to as índor, is particularly popular for mass participation.
This “mestizaje” began in the sixteenth century where white colonizers began to mix with indigenous to “improve” the indigenous race. Ecuador’s historical background has left the country with a very stratified social environment. [32] This is the nucleus of the stratification of different social classes in Ecuador.
El Chaco is a town located in the Napo Province, Ecuador.It is the seat of the El Chaco Canton, and it is known for its rich natural beauty and ecological significance.. Renowned for its natural beauty and ecological significance, the region boasts diverse landscapes, including cloud forests, rivers, and waterfalls, making it a sought-after destination for eco-tourism and outdoor activities ...
Telecommunications in Ecuador include telephone, radio, television, and the Internet. Ecuador's state regulatory agency is the National Telecommunications Council (CONATEL), which is part of the Telecommunications Ministry (MINTEL).
Other important products include vegetable oil. Large Ecuadorian corporations, including La Fabril and Ales, have their main factories in Manta. According to a recent survey by Vistazo magazine, many of the largest companies by revenue in Ecuador are located in the Manta metropolitan area. It is third after Quito and Guayaquil, which both are ...
In Ecuador, it starts with "1800" followed by a 6-digit number. Some numbers have either regional or nationwide access. Some numbers have either regional or nationwide access. Calls from cellphones are only allowed by the operator Alegro which charges a few cents for these calls.
El Universo (Spanish for "The Universe") is one of the largest daily newspapers in Ecuador. It was founded in 1921 and the first edition was published September 16 of the same year. Its headquarters are located in Guayaquil. The newspaper has been published since its foundation with only small interruptions during the dictatorship.
The cantons of Ecuador are the second-level subdivisions of Ecuador, below the provinces. The cantons are further subdivided into parishes , which are classified as either urban or rural. As of 2025, there are 222 cantons in the country.