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Demographics Results: Ecuador
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| Country |
Ecuador |
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| Region |
Western South America |
| Area (sq km) |
283,561 |
| Border |
Colombia, Peru |
| Population |
15,223,680 |
| Nationality |
Ecuadorian(s) |
| Ethnicity |
Mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) 65%, Amerindian 25%, Spanish and others 7%, black 3% |
| Religion |
Roman Catholic 95%, other 5% |
| Language |
Spanish, Amerindian languages (especially Quechua) |
| Literacy |
91% |
| Government |
Republic |
| Capital |
Quito |
| Leader |
President Rafael Correa Delgado (since Jan. 15, 2007) ; Vice President Lenin Moreno Garces (since Jan. 15, 2007) |
| Currency |
US dollar (USD) |
| Independence Day |
May 24, 1822 (from Spain) |
| National Holiday |
Independence Day of Quito (Aug. 10, 1809) |
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