Ecuador’s name literally means “equator” in Spanish for obvious geographical reasons.
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Fun Fact: What Country Owns The Galapagos Islands
While the Galapagos Islands were made famous by Charles Darwin, most don’t know what country actually has control over the islands. The Galapagos Islands belong to Ecuador.
Fun Fact: Where Panama Hats Really Originated
Despite the name, panama hats originated in Ecuador.