Ecuador in Focus
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Ecuador in Focus

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eBook - PDF

Ecuador in Focus

About this book

Ecuador is one of the major tourist destinations in the Americas, offering unparalleled colonial architecture, dramatic landscapes and the eco-tourist mecca of the Galapagos Islands. But behind its colourful markets and mountain scenery lies a more complex country, divided by geography and race and facing serious environmental threat. With the rise of activism and the controversy surrounding the impact of oil companies in the Ecuadorean Amazon, this nation of eleven million faces an uncertain future. A legacy of military involvement and a volatile political culture makes Ecuador one of the region's most fascinating nations. This book is part of the "In Focus" series which looks at the countries they discuss with students and independent travellers in mind.

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Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright Page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Introduction
  5. 1: History and Politics: Bordering on War
  6. 2: People and Society: The Ecuadoreans
  7. 3: Economy and Environment: Fragile Frontiers
  8. 4: Culture: A Spanish-Indian Identity
  9. Where to Go, What to See
  10. Tips for Travelers
  11. Addresses and Contacts
  12. Further Reading and Bookstores
  13. Facts and Figures

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