Ecuador is a country in northwestern South America. It is bordered by Colombia to the north, Peru to the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The equator runs through its territory, which is reflected in the country’s name. The capital city is Quito, and the largest city is Guayaquil. The country also includes the Galápagos Islands, a province located about 1,000 kilometers (roughly 620 miles) west of the mainland. If you’d like, I can provide a map, key geographic regions (coast, highlands, Amazon), or quick facts about its climate, population, and major cities.