An important city in Ecuador

Quito, the capital, has a population of 654.38+0.7 million and an altitude of 2865.438+0.8 meters. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is 1879 meters above sea level, which is the second highest capital in the world after La Paz, the capital of Bolivia. Ecuador is one? Equatorial countries? . Land is divided into two parts by the equator. Although Quito is close to the equator, the climate is relatively cool because it is located on the plateau. Quito has no four seasons, but it can be divided into rainy season and dry season. Generally, the first half of the year is rainy and the second half is dry. The weather in Quito is changeable, sometimes it's clear in Wan Li, cloudless and sunny in Wan Li, and sometimes it's suddenly overcast and raining cats and dogs.

Quito has been the capital of the kingdom of India for centuries. Because it is mainly inhabited by the Kivido tribe, it was once called "Quito". Kivido? After that, it was simplified by Spanish colonists as? Guido? . 18 1 1 year, Ecuador gained independence and Quito became the capital of Ecuador.

Quito is built on a mountain, and the urban area is divided into an ancient city and a new city. The ancient city is in the south of the city, and the streets are mostly narrow and covered with pebbles. Around the ancient city, there are some streets listed as first-class cultural relics protection. Although the streets here are narrow and steep, the crowds are crowded and lively. There are presidential palaces, libraries and institutions of higher learning in the ancient city. In recent years, new trade center building, bank and administration building have been built. The new town is located in the north of the city, mainly in large residential areas, and there are also some textile, pharmaceutical, chemical, food and light industry enterprises. ?

Ecuador

Quito is one of the most beautiful cities in the western hemisphere and a historic city in Ecuador. Near Quito, there are ruins of the Inca Empire Pyramid, as well as San Roque Church, San Francisco Church, Jesus Church, Royal Reception Building, Compassion Society and Notre Dame Church, all of which are first-class cultural relics protection buildings in Quito. These buildings reflect Quito's artistic achievements in ancient times and from 16 to 17 centuries.

Due to Quito's superior geographical location, French scientists conducted a series of studies and measurements on the earth here in 1735, which confirmed Newton's method of calculating the horizon of the earth, and built the first equator monument here in 1744. 1978, Quito was declared as a world cultural heritage by the United Nations, and the Quito government decided to locate it at the equator 0? Another equator monument will be built on this site. This 30-meter-high equatorial monument is made of square granite and is engraved with the names of scientists who have made scientific investigations here. At the top of the monument, a bronze model of the earth with a diameter of 4.5 meters is supported. There is a white line symbolizing the equator on the earth model, which extends along the monument and pedestal to the square. In front of the monument, there is a long stone passage. There are some stone carvings standing on both sides of the passage. All visitors to Quito must set foot on the front of the equator monument? Mysterious? 、? Solemn? Slate road, and like to step on both sides of the white line symbolizing the equator and take pictures as a souvenir. Visitors here can also get a certificate issued by the management department to prove that they visited the boundary between the northern and southern hemispheres on a certain day in a certain year.

Guayaquil

Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador and the main port along the Pacific coast. It is located on the right bank of Guayas River in Guayaquil Bay, southwest of the border, and is known as? Pacific Pearl? . Guayaquil is the largest industrial and commercial city in Ecuador and the largest coastal port city in Ecuador with a population of 2.6 million. According to legend, the first people who lived here were a hardworking Indian couple, the woman named Guaya and the man named Kiel. In memory of them, later generations took pictures? Guayaquil? As a city name.

Guayaquil was founded in 1535, and in 1942, the whole city was in ruins. Later, Ecuador rebuilt the city. Guayaquil is a beautiful city. The main part of the city is in the highlands of Santa Ana and Saint Carmen. Just like a Peng bird with incomplete wings, standing at the intersection of Guayas River and Daolai River, overlooking the vast Pacific Ocean, the old and new urban areas are like feathered wings. Although Guayaquil is close to the equator, it is refreshing because it is close to the bay and the sea breeze blows gently. Even in the hottest season, it is not unbearable. The hottest month 1 degree is 28. 1 degree, and the coldest month is only 14.6 degree in July.

Guayaquil has colorful buildings, criss-crossing streets and neat layout. High-rise buildings stand on both sides of the main street, shaded by green trees, and birds are singing and flowers are fragrant. Street Park Cao Fang Committee, with tall buildings, white clouds, green trees and blue sky, makes the whole city magnificent.

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The center of Guayaquil is a century-old square, on which stands a huge liberation monument built in 1920. The famous San Francisco Cathedral is not far from the square. This magnificent building is the architectural treasure of Guayaquil. There is a scenic park in front of the church, and all kinds of precious animals can be seen in the depths of the park Woods. The busiest street in Guayaquil is Boulevard 10/9, and there are many shops on the roadside. The avenue passes through Centennial Square and leads to Malecon Waterfront which spreads along the banks of Guayas River. The magnificent and elegant city hall and government officials are located in this area. Strolling through the streets, you can see the statues of Bolí var and San Martin, leaders of the South American independence movement. 1July 26th, 822? On the 27th, these two national heroes made a great plan here, determined to drive all the Spanish colonists out of the Latin American continent and strive for the complete independence of South American countries. This historic meeting won a great victory for the people of South America.

Nias district in Raspe at the foot of Santa Ana Mountain is one of the most attractive places for tourists in Guayaquil. Santo Domingo Church in this area was built in 1548, which is the first church in this city. Is there a modern one near the church? Bogota? An open-air theater where music and drama performances are often held. On a step of Santa Ana Mountain, there are two ancient cannons, the muzzle of which points to the Guayas River ahead. At that time, the people of Guayaquil used these cannons to bombard pirates who attacked the city upstream. There is a dog named Xu at the foot of the mountain? Pompilio? Luena Ancient Street, a narrow and winding street, was built during the colonial period. The pavement is paved with large stone slabs, and the shops and houses on both sides are old and low, which makes people see the architectural characteristics of that era.

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Guayaquil is the largest seaport in Ecuador. It faces the Pacific Ocean and is backed by Mount Santa Ana. There is Pune Island nearby as a natural barrier, which can make the port less vulnerable to storms. There is a dock in the south, which is more than 900 meters long. Ships with various national flags from all over the world are moored in the port. The port railway leads to the capital Quito, and expressway connects Quito with other cities in China. Banana, cocoa, coffee, cotton and other products from all over the country are distributed here.

Guayaquil also played an important role in the history of friendly exchanges between the Chinese and Ecuadorian peoples. As early as the18th century, China's clothing, textiles and other items were transported to Ecuadorian cities through Guayaquil. August 1978, China? Jialing River? The cargo ship arrived here for the first time. Most of the import and export goods of the two countries are also transshipped through Guayaquil.

Maria, the oldest birthday girl in the world? Esther. Capobia (1 16 years old) also lives in Guayaquil. ?

Cuenca Ecuador

Cuenca, the third largest city in Ecuador, is located in the southern plateau, with a population of 300,000 and an altitude of 2,500 meters.