Evaluation of Ecuador WFP Country Strategic Plan 2017-2021

The Republic of Ecuador in South America borders Colombia to the north and Peru to the east and south. Ecuador has a land area of 256,370 square kilometres divided into four geographic regions: the Highlands, the Pacific coast, the Amazon and the Galapagos Islands Archipelago. Guayaquil is the most important city in terms of trade and production, yet its capital is Quito. Administratively, the country is subdivided in 24 provinces. The majority of the population speaks the country’s official language, Spanish, though 13 native languages are also recognized, including Quechua and Shuar.