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The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others being Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A border war with Peru that flared in 1995 was resolved in 1999.
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Surface Area: 283,560 square km
Population: 13,212,742 (July 2004 est.)
Located in: Western South America
Capital City: Quito
Head of State: Lucio GUTIERREZ
Prime Minister: Lucio GUTIERREZ
Independent since: 24 May 1822 (from Spain)
Currency: US dollar (USD)
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