10 Crazy Facts about Ecuador

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1. The highest capital in the world

Quito or San Francisco de Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is the highest capital in the world. It is located on the slopes of the active volcano in the Andes Mountains, 9,200 feet above sea level. City outskirts are located just half a mile south from the equator. It was one of the first sites added to the UNESCO World Heritage list and it is number one on our list of 10 crazy facts about Ecuador.

Quito

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