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Today, August 10, is the Independence Day of Ecuador, commemorating events in 1809 that led to the nation's autonomy in 1830. Adjacent to the Pacific Ocean between Colombia and Peru in western South America, Ecuador is among the most environmentally diverse nations on the planet. A United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage Site, the remarkable Galápagos Islands are habitat for many unique land and marien species. The gorgeous Sangay National Park, another World Heritage Site, has a variety of ecosystems ranging from tropical rainforests to snow-capped volcanoes. Also rich in culture, Ecuador was birthplace to the acclaimed painter and sculptor Mr. Oswaldo Guayasamin, and award-winning writers Mr. Demetrio Aguilera Malta and Dr. Fanny Carrión de Fierro.
We wish a splendid Independence Day to the gentle people of Ecuador.