Ecuador

Languages:

Ecuador is a South American country with a population of over 17 million people. Spanish is the official language of the country and is spoken by the vast majority of the population. Ecuadorian Spanish has its own unique vocabulary and pronunciation, and is different from the Spanish spoken in other Spanish-speaking countries. The country also has several indigenous languages, with the most spoken being Kichwa, Shuar, and Achuar. According to the country's 2010 census, approximately 7% of the population speaks an indigenous language.

Religion:

Ecuador is a predominantly Christian country, with over 90% of the population identifying as Christian. The Roman Catholic Church is the largest Christian denomination in the country, with approximately 75% of the population belonging to the Church. Protestantism is the second-largest Christian denomination, with various Protestant denominations accounting for approximately 10% of the population. Other religions in Ecuador include Islam, Judaism, and Bahá'í Faith, each accounting for less than 1% of the population.

Ethnic Groups:

Mestizo (mixed Amerindian and White) 71.9%, Montubio 7.4%, Amerindian 7%, White 6.1%, Afroecuadorian 4.3%, Mulatto 1.9%, Black 1%, other 0.4% (2010 est.)