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Bookmark & shareUnder attack by cultural mutineers, Ecuador's economic engine is changing.
A stroll around the Malecón reveals a new, proud identity emerging from the country's commercial center. Shrimp and petroleum industries coexist with a university-fuelled arts scene and stylish restaurants that line the creviced streets of Las Peñas - all by the banks of the Río Guayas.
Fast Facts
Population
2,117,553
Currency
Name: US Dollar
Code: USD
Symbol: US$
Electrical Plugs
120V 60Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Spanish
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -5
Country Dialing Code
+593
Weights & Measures
Metric
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