European Colonial Influence In Ecuador

Ecuador is a relatively young country based on age with the median age being around 27 years old. European colonial influence is probably the most prevalent in Ecuador. Almost the entire population in Ecuador is of mixed ancestry so the cultural influences are very diverse. They don't have just one culture as a whole. Considering they were under the rule of Spain for years, they have had a drastic influence on the culture and government, but it's still all mixed together. Surprisingly, Ecuador doesn't even have a main dish such as most other countries. Just like the culture in general, the food is a mixture also. Ecuador is classified as a representative democratic republic, which means they elect officials to represent a group and majority
It's roughly 283,561 sq km in size. It is located between Colombia and Peru, and the Pacific Ocean borders the left side of the country. Ecuador's climate is variable at any time. Exceptions apply in the Sierra where the climate changes as the altitude increases. Rainfall is primarily dependent upon proximity to the eastern or western slopes of the Andes. The coastal area is pleasant year round; however, it is cooler from June to November. Natural disasters can include earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, floods, and
The inconsistent terrain sometimes makes travel difficult so each of these methods are very necessary to the efficient movement of products. As of 2006, there were 359 airports; however, most of the runways were unpaved. This is the same for highways. Highways run for approximately 26, 841 miles across the country, but 85 percent of these highways aren't paved which could reduce transportation times substantially. For the most part, crude oil and petroleum products are transported through pipelines, which are very efficient but are time consuming. Railways (single track) run for about 812km, however, since 2008, millions of dollars have been invested in the railroad system to modernize stations, repair tracks, refurbish coaches, and to keep train engines fully functional. Hundreds of miles of tracks are now being used again after several years of non-use (Wikipedia). The government of Ecuador uses a risk analysis system operated by the National Customs Service of Ecuador (SENAE). Anyone importing products into the country must register with Customs and obtain a company tax number issued by their Internal Revenue Service. The following documentation is also required: commercial invoice, original or copy of the bill of lading, insurance policy, income tax registry number, certificate of origin, and INEN-1 certificate. Packages