Did you know?

I was just reading a magazine from the Ministry of Tourism about Ecuador and found the following interesting facts about Ecuador:

• That in Ecuador, you can find the largest amount of plants and flowers per square kilometer in all the world.
• Ecuador is the 2nd country in the world with the most diversity in animals known only to Ecuador (in other words, animals that you can only find here in Ecuador).
• Ecuador is the 3rd country in the world with diversity in amphibians.
• Ecuador is the 4th country in the world in number of bird species.
• And is 5th in the world in number of butterflies.
• You will also find 10% of all plant species in the world in Ecuador.
• 10.7% of all vertebrate animals are found in Ecuador.
• 35% of all hummingbird species are found in Ecuador.

And all of this is in just 0.19% of the surface of the earth! Ecuador is a pretty amazing place to live and there is never a lack of places to see and visit.

Here is one of my favorite photos of one of the snow-caps here in Ecuador - Antisana! Just to give you an idea of the beauty of Ecuador. Click on the word "Antisana" to find out more about Ecuador's fourth highest volcano and to see more photos (taken by a professional!).