1. Ecuador By: Christine Panzitta, Jessica Savarese, and Sarah Polacco

2. Map of Ecuador Borders Colombia, Peru and Pacific Ocean Borders Colombia, Peru and Pacific Ocean Capital city: Quito Capital city: Quito At 9,350 feet, it is the highest elevated city in the world. At 9,350 feet, it is the highest elevated city in the world. Mostly tends to have hot to mild weather, year round. Mostly tends to have hot to mild weather, year round. Outside parts have heavy rain year round Outside parts have heavy rain year round

4. Flag First adopted in 1835 and finalized with in 1900. First adopted in 1835 and finalized with in 1900. Yellow: the sun and the gold of the ancestors Yellow: the sun and the gold of the ancestors Blue: the ocean and the clear skies Blue: the ocean and the clear skies Red: the blood of the heroes who died for their country’s Fatherland and Freedom. Red: the blood of the heroes who died for their country’s Fatherland and Freedom. Inside the shield: highest mountain in Ecuador- Chimborazo, with a river at its base. There is also a steamboat is named Guayas, and was the first water- worthy boat in Ecuador. Inside the shield: highest mountain in Ecuador- Chimborazo, with a river at its base. There is also a steamboat is named Guayas, and was the first water- worthy boat in Ecuador.

5. National Anthem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POE_fHCCzxU

6. Popular Art: Artwork of the Tigua people. Painted on sheepskin canvases. Popular in tourist areas.

7. Culture: 95% Roman Catholic, Spanish speaking 95% Roman Catholic, Spanish speaking Majority are mestizo: European and Amerindian mixed. Majority are mestizo: European and Amerindian mixed. Big on family values. Extended family and Godparents lives with them Big on family values. Extended family and Godparents lives with them Matriarchal society: Men are almost entirely inactive in the growth of their children. Women go to work, clean house, and raise kids. Matriarchal society: Men are almost entirely inactive in the growth of their children. Women go to work, clean house, and raise kids. At age 15: girls have a “coming out” party, or a Quincénera At age 15: girls have a “coming out” party, or a Quincénera

9. Education in Ecuador: Requires that all children attend school until they achieve a "basic level of education", (9 years, est.) Requires that all children attend school until they achieve a "basic level of education", (9 years, est.) Average number of years completed is 6. Average number of years completed is 6. In 1996, the net primary enrollment rate was 96.9%, and 71.8% of children stayed in school until fifth grade. In 1996, the net primary enrollment rate was 96.9%, and 71.8% of children stayed in school until fifth grade. Cost of education is borne by the government. Cost of education is borne by the government. Provision of public schools falls far below the levels needed and class sizes are large. Provision of public schools falls far below the levels needed and class sizes are large. In rural areas, only 10% of the children go on to high school. In rural areas, only 10% of the children go on to high school.

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