Quito Research Paper

Quito is the capital city of Ecuador. It has a population of 2,700,000 people. The city is known as a city with high elevation, being closest to the equator. Interestingly enough, Ecuador got its name from the word equator. This aligns because its capital city is closest to the equator. The elevation of Quito is 9350 ft above sea level. It is the highest elevation of any city in the world. The city's size has an area of 143.78 sq miles. Quito is the second most populated city in Ecuador.
Quito is located near the Andes mountains and many volcanoes. It is in the northern center of Ecuador in the Guayllabamba river basin. The climate in Quito is typically cool and pleasant. The city has a good amount of rainfall, except during the dry season …show more content…
The Old Town is filled with churches, monasteries, museums, convents, chapels, and plazas. Regular town people enjoy the streets of the Old Town through its music, food and spices, shopping, and just walking the narrow streets. The Plaza San Francisco is a cobble stone freer shopping center where much traffic is known to exist. In this Plaza is also where you will find the oldest church in Ecuador called the Monastery of San Francisco. This church has a colonial appearance and was finished being built in the 16th century.

Similarly, the New Town offers the same kinds of excitement, yet maybe not as much history associated with it. The New Town offers modern cafes, art galleries, impressive high-rise company and government buildings, homes, and museums.
One of Quito's most famous museums/monuments is the la Mitad del Mundo , which means (the middle of the world). This monument is located at the same location as the equator. Some of Quito's most visited attractions …show more content…
The people use the American money system - making the dollar its official form of money.
When the people of Quito want to get away from the city, they go to famous parks in the city, such as the Parque la Alameda or Parque El Ejido. The Parque El Ejido is Quito's largest green space area. Many people go to both parks. The Parque la Alameda even has a large statue of Simon Bolivar near its lakes. Many people attend the parks, especially on the weekends. During weekends, the fresh market is held there, musicians give concerts, and artists display their work. It is a beautiful, fun and relaxing environment.

Independence Day is held on August 10th in Quito and in all of Ecuador. It is celebrated yearly. Ecuador was freed from Spain in May 24, 1822. The war that was fought to free Ecuador is known as the Ecuadorian War of Independence. The Battle of Pichincha was one of the battles in the war and this battle ended the war, defeating the Spanish military forces. Two military leaders played vital roles in Ecuador's freedom. One was General Antonio Jose de Sucre and the other was Simón

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