The Political Map of Ecuador
Ecuador follows a republic form of government and houses 22 provinces within its geographical limits. The legal procedures of Ecuador are carried on by following the rules and parameters of civil law. The President leads the government and serves as the chief of the state. The political map of Ecuador shows all the provinces having considerable significance. The province capitals also play an important role in the political framework of Ecuador. Hence, the political map also highlights the capitals of provinces. Peru and Columbia, both of which forms the international boundary, are prominently depicted in this map of Ecuador. A printable Ecuador political map is also available from the concerned website.
Provinces of Ecuador in the Political Map
There are a total of 22 administrative provinces in Ecuador. The political map of Ecuador covers both the provinces as well as the province capitals. Some of the provinces and their respective capitals indicated in the Ecuador political map are as follows:
- Morona Santiago - Macas
- Guayas - Guayaquil
- Manabi - Portoviejo
- Pastaza - Puyo
- Canar - Azogues
- Loja - loja
- Napo - Tena
- Carchi - Tulcan
- Esmaraldas - Esmaraldas
- Sucumbios - Nueva Loja
- Zamora-Chinchipe - Zamora
- Imbabura - Ibarra
- Azuay - Cuenca
- Chimbdrazo - Riobamba
- Los Rios - Babahoyo
- Tungurahua - Ambato
- El Oro - Machala
Capital of Ecuador
The capital of Ecuador is Quito. Being the capital city Quito is served by many domestic and international airports. Some of the air teminals situated near Quito are:
- Mariscal Sucre international
- Cotopaxi International
- Atahualpa
- Santo Domingo Los Colorados
Some of the cities highlighted in the Ecuador political map include Paseja, Gualaquiza, Macara, Manta, Baeza, Chona and Zaruma, among others.
