Category Archives: General Information

The Railroad

Posted on September 3, 2012 by P. C.

The railroad was one of the accomplishments of the Alfaro Presidency. The extreme difficulty of this project was due primarily to the unique geography but also to the climate. Before completion of the railroad in the early 20’th century, of … Continue reading →

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Map of Ecuador

Posted on October 27, 2011 by P. C.

There are two maps on this page. Note the Andes Mountain range that runs from North to South through the country. This map is from the CIA; it shows the provinces of Ecuador well. More maps are available at the … Continue reading →

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