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Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America. The country also includes the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about 1,000 km west of the mainland. Ecuador straddles the equator, from which it takes its name, and has an area of 283,561 km 2 . Its capital city is Quito. The country's largest city is Guayaquil. Ecuador is a presidential republic and became independent in 1830, after having been part of the Spanish colonial empire and the republic of Gran Colombia. It is a medium-income country with an HDI score of 0.695 (2010), and about 35.1% of the people living below the poverty line. ( source ) Gracias Scherida!

Loja is the capital of Ecuador's Loja Province. It is located in the Cuxibamba valley in the south of the country. Loja holds a rich tradition in the arts, and for this reason is known as the Music Capital of Ecuador. The city is home to two major universities. The city has a population of about 180,000, and is situated 2100 m (6890 ft) above sea level. It has a mild Andean climate, ranging between 16 and 30°C. ( source ) Thank you Lori! http://www.livinginloja.com/