- Guinea pig, or "cuy," is a traditional dish in Ecuador, often roasted and served whole.
- Ecuador briefly had the first female president in the world, Rosalia Arteaga, who served as acting president for two days.
- While the term "banana republic" is often used pejoratively, Ecuador is a major exporter of bananas.
- The Cecropia tree, found in Ecuador, has a symbiotic relationship with ants. The ants live in the hollow stems of the tree and in return, they protect the tree from other insects, according to GloboTreks.
- Due to the Earth's bulge at the equator and the mountain's elevation, Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador is actually the furthest point from the Earth's center and therefore the closest point to the sun,
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- No Mountains, but a Ski Slope on a Waste Plant: Denmark is a very flat country, with its highest point being a mere 171 meters (561 feet). To compensate, they built a ski slope on top of a waste incineration plant.
- Pelted with Cinnamon: If a Dane isn't married by the time they turn 25, they are playfully pelted with cinnamon.
- Pigs Outnumber People: There are more pigs than people in Denmark.
- The World's Oldest Amusement Park: Bakken, the world's oldest operating amusement park, is located just outside Copenhagen.
- Free Healthcare and Education: Despite high taxes, citizens enjoy free healthcare and education, including a monthly living allowance for students.
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