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Physical Features of Ecuador

Galapagos Islands Cont.

The Galagpagos Islands

Climate continued...

  • La Costa’s (Pacific lowlands) climate remains warmer throughout the year, with temperatures averaging 76º F to 90º F This regions rainy season, that occurs in the months of December to about May is warm and very humid.

Rescources :

Climate

http://www.ecuadorexplorer.com/html/location_geography_climate.html

http://www.ecuador.com/geography/

  • Ecuador's fourth distinct geographical regionis the infamous Galápagos Islands. These beautiful, majestic islands off Ecuadors coast, enjoy warm and dry weather year-round, with an average temperature of 85º F.

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/world-heritage/galapagos-islands/

Because of its location on the equator and its varied regions, Ecuador is known as an excellent travel destination. According to EcuadorExplorer.com, rather than having four distinct weather seasons, the diverse geographical country experiences oscillating wet and dry periods.

  • El Oriente (Amazon region) typically has a warm, humid and rainy climate. With averaging temperatures varying from 72º to 80º F. The drier season is generally November to February but varies by region.

Landscape of Ecuador

  • La Sierra (Andean highlands), experiences cooler temperatures. The climate in the Andes varies according to the altitude and the time of the year. In Quito, the temperature ranges from 55º F at night, to 78º F at noon, averaging about 64º F.

Ecuadorian landscape falls into three catagories: the Sierra, which is the central highlands, the jungles of the Oriente and the coastal plains, which are known as the Costa.

Western Ecuador borders the Pacific Ocean. Tropical climate and sandy beaches characterize much of the coast. Mangrove forests cluster around the southern beaches, including near Guayaquil.

Because of its various elevationsof the land, Ecuador experiences a difference in climate between the coast and inland areas.

The coast and the lowlands feature a lot of jungle and enjoy a tropical climate, whereas the higher inland elevations have a cooler climate.

Where is it?

As its name may suggest, Ecuador is located on the equator; specifically on the northeastern coast of South America. With its neighboring countries being Columbia to the north and Peru on the south and east border. To the west of the country is the Pacific Ocean.

The famous Galápagos Islands belong to Ecuador, and are located approximately 1,000 kilometers off the coast. Ecuador covers 256,370 square kilometers of land and is the smallest country in South America after Uruguay and the Guianas.

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