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Indigenous groups in Ecuador oppose a $47 billion oil expansion plan in the Amazon, amidst geographical features like Andes Mountains, active volcano Cotopaxi, and the Galapagos Islands.

In Summary

Map of northern South America highlighting Ecuador in orange with its capital Quito marked. Neighboring countries shown include Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Brazil, Panama, and Costa Rica. Surrounding water bodies include the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, and Caribbean Sea.

Indigenous groups of Ecuador criticize the $47 billion oil drilling expansion plan in the Amazon.

Political Features

  • Location: North-West South America.
  • Bordering Nations:Colombia (North), Peru(South and East)
  • Water Bodies: Pacific Ocean (West)

Geographical Features

  • Four geographic regions: Coastal lowlands and mountain area; the Central Andes Mountains and its two major chains (Cordillera Occidental in the West) and the (Cordillera Oriental in the east)
  • Highest Peak: Mount Chimborazo(6,268m)
  • Active Volcano: Cotopaxi (Andes Mountain)
  • Equator passes through Ecuador.
  • Galapagos Islands(Pacific Ocean) is part of Ecuador.
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