Ecuador has come top for the 3rd year running as best place in the world to retire.
PocketInfo is going to investigate this bold claim made by International Living magazine and put more focus on this South American country that borders Colombia and Peru and the outlook of the Pacific Ocean along its West Coast.
Ecuador Key Facts and Figures
Capital - Quito
Largest City - Guayaquil
Population - 13,625,000 (2008 est)
Area - 256,370 sq km
Currency - US Dollar ( as of 2000)
Language - Spanish
Neighbours Peru , Colombia
OPEC Member - Ecuador (joined 2007)
GDP - $54.686 billion USD
GDP per capita - $3928 USD
Drive on the -right
Calling Code - +593
Internet TLD -.ec
HDI - Ranked 80th (.806)
Press Freedom Index - Low 101/178
World Best Place to Retire - Ecuador Ranked 1st 2011
Landmarks, Museums and Places of Interest in Quito
Basilica of the National Vow , Metropolitan Cathedral , Santo Domingo Church , City Museum , Guayasamin Museum
Nearest Airport Mariscal Sucre (UIO) 8.5 km
Popular Areas Viewpoint El Panecillo , Carondelet Palace
Theatres Sucre National Theatre
Parks La Alameda Park , Itchimbia Park , Parque El Ejido , La Carolina Park , Metropolitan Park
Business Itchimbia cultural Centre (Convention Center)
Hotels in Quito
Ecuador is Spanish for Equator
News | Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a loan for $71 million to help Ecuador carry out a housing project for low-income families in the city of Guayaquil.
The project, which will be implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, will provide grants and access to mortgages for thousands of families living in overcrowded informal settlements in an environmentally protected area.
As a result of the operation, an expected 8,762 families will receive permanent housing in a new location that will be provided with improved sanitation and access to public services. Another anticipated benefit of the relocation will be a 30 percent increase in average family income as a result of better access to the labor market and savings in the cost of services such as water and healthcare.
Sources Wikipedia , PocketInfo , IDB News Releases
Ecuador , Economic Geography , Finance , South America , City Information , World Trends - updated Dec 21st 2011
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