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{{Nation|common_name=Equador|full_name=Republic of Equador|local_name=República do Equador|population=16 million|languages=Portuguese (Official)|capital=Belém|flag=File: Flag Equador.png|government_type=Federal Republic|map=File: Locator Equador.png}} |
{{Nation|common_name=Equador|full_name=Republic of Equador|local_name=República do Equador|population=16 million|languages=Portuguese (Official)|capital=Belém|flag=File: Flag Equador.png|government_type=Federal Republic|map=File: Locator Equador.png}} |
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'''Equador''', officially the '''Republic of Equador''' (''República do Equador'' |
'''Equador''', officially the '''Republic of Equador''' (''República do Equador'') is a country located in northwestern South America. Equador is the largest country of the continent by area and also which shares the most borders. Seven in total. It is bordered to the northeast by the Atlantic Ocean, to the east by Pernambuco and Bahia, to the south by Brazil, to the west by Peru, to the north by Colombia, Guyana and Palissandria. Equador is a sparsely populated country, with the majority of the population located around the Amazon river and the urban centers of Belém and Manaus. The majority of the country is inside the Amazon rainforest, which made it one of the 17 megadiverse countries. |
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Internally, Equador is divided into six states and the capital district of Belém, the largest city. |
Internally, Equador is divided into six states and the capital district of Belém, the largest city. |
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=== Early History === |
=== Early History === |
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The region where Equador lies today was already inhabited by humans since 12,000 BC. Around 1000 BC to 1000 AD, complex societies developed along the Atlantic coast and in the Amazon river bank. It’s unknown how those societies ended, by the time of the European arrival they were long gone. In the early 17th century, the region was inhabited by many indigenous groups such as the Tupi, Jê and Caribs. The first Portuguese settlement in the region was the city of Belém built in 1616. During the colonial period, the main economic activity of the |
The region where Equador lies today was already inhabited by humans since 12,000 BC. Around 1000 BC to 1000 AD, complex societies developed along the Atlantic coast and in the Amazon river bank. It’s unknown how those societies ended, by the time of the European arrival they were long gone. In the early 17th century, the region was inhabited by many indigenous groups such as the Tupi, Jê and Caribs. The first Portuguese settlement in the region was the city of Belém built in 1616. During the colonial period, the main economic activity of the colony was the export of fruits and grains. |
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=== War for Independence === |
=== War for Independence === |
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Revision as of 16:33, 22 January 2022
| Equador | |
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| Republic of Equador | |
| República do Equador | |
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File:File: Locator Equador.pngLocation of Equador | |
| Capital | Belém |
| Population | 16 million |
| Government Type | Federal Republic |
| Languages | Portuguese (Official) |
Equador, officially the Republic of Equador (República do Equador) is a country located in northwestern South America. Equador is the largest country of the continent by area and also which shares the most borders. Seven in total. It is bordered to the northeast by the Atlantic Ocean, to the east by Pernambuco and Bahia, to the south by Brazil, to the west by Peru, to the north by Colombia, Guyana and Palissandria. Equador is a sparsely populated country, with the majority of the population located around the Amazon river and the urban centers of Belém and Manaus. The majority of the country is inside the Amazon rainforest, which made it one of the 17 megadiverse countries.
Internally, Equador is divided into six states and the capital district of Belém, the largest city.
Economically, the country is a large exporter of raw materials such as minerals and wood, but in recent decades, large-scale agribusiness in the south also made the nation a exporter of livestock , rice, beans, soybeans and many other agricultural products.
History
Early History
The region where Equador lies today was already inhabited by humans since 12,000 BC. Around 1000 BC to 1000 AD, complex societies developed along the Atlantic coast and in the Amazon river bank. It’s unknown how those societies ended, by the time of the European arrival they were long gone. In the early 17th century, the region was inhabited by many indigenous groups such as the Tupi, Jê and Caribs. The first Portuguese settlement in the region was the city of Belém built in 1616. During the colonial period, the main economic activity of the colony was the export of fruits and grains.
War for Independence
In 1874, Portugal abolished slavery in the totality of its territories. At this time, the Portuguese colony of Equador and its agrarian economy was heavily dependent on slave labor. To appease the ex-slave owners the Portuguese crown promised to pay a certain quantity of money for each now free individual. After a year of negotiations not leading to a result, adding to other issues facing the colony such as: the monopoly of Lisbon over the economy, lack of political representation and high taxation lead to a revolt started by the economic elite.
The revolt quickly spread, and with the help of an discontent military, claiming that the class didn’t receive enough recognition from the government, took over the colony and proclaimed an independent republic. The city of Recife was chosen as the capital.
Among the new government there were some who wished to bring slavery back, but it was well known that it would be necessary to have the support of the freed slaves and abolitionists to the success of the cause, so it never happened.
Fighting against Portuguese forces took place in various areas of the country, but the Equadorian army was capable of conquering the last Portuguese holding by late 1876.
Peru and Colombia agreed to help supply Equador during the war in exchange to the country ceasing to claim some disputed areas in the Amazon.
By 1877, the country was too unstable. there were power struggles and coalitions to rig local and regional elections. This led to a series of protests in the capital Recife. Later in the same year, it evolved to full scale revolt when protesters were shot (allegedly) by order of the government.
The rebels took control of the eastern side of the country in the period of five years, obligating the Equadorian government to flee to Belém. The Republic of Pernambuco was born and established Recife as its capital. The Pernambucans received help especially from Bahia. South Tussenland also had a minor role in the conflict on the Pernambuco behalf. In 1882, the border between Equador and Pernambuco was decided to be between the states of Maranhão and Grão-Pará.
