spanish exam 3 culture

population of ecuador

17 mil

capital

quito - 1.9 mil

official language

spanish abt 4 mil

celeberties

• Francisco eugenio de santa crus espejo (writer and lawyer)

• Eduardo Kingman (painter)

• rosalia Arteaga (ex president and vice president, lawyer)

• Ivan Vallejo ricaurte (mountain climber)

  • Richard carapaz (cyclist)

Lugares – Las islas Galápagos (The Galápagos Islands)

English Summary:

The Galápagos Islands are famous for their unique plants and animals, especially giant tortoises. Charles Darwin studied evolution there.

Spanish Summary:

Las islas Galápagos son famosas por sus plantas y animales únicos, especialmente las tortugas gigantes. Charles Darwin estudió la evolución allí.

Artes – Oswaldo Guayasamín (Art)

English Summary:

Oswaldo Guayasamín was a famous Latin American artist. His artwork focused on injustice and poverty among Indigenous people.

Spanish Summary:

Oswaldo Guayasamín fue un artista latinoamericano famoso. Su arte representa la injusticia y la pobreza de los indígenas.

Deportes – El trekking (Hiking)

English Summary:

The Andes Mountains in Ecuador are popular for hiking because they have volcanoes, valleys, and many different plants and animals.

Spanish Summary:

Las montañas de los Andes en Ecuador son populares para hacer trekking. Tienen volcanes, valles y muchos animales y plantas.

Lugares – Latitud 0 (Latitude Zero)

English Summary:

The Middle of the World monument is near Quito, Ecuador. Visitors can stand in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres at the same time.

Spanish Summary:

El monumento de la Mitad del Mundo está cerca de Quito, Ecuador. Los visitantes pueden estar en los dos hemisferios al mismo tiempo.

¡Increíble pero cierto! (Incredible but True!)

English Summary:

Cotopaxi is a very tall active volcano in Ecuador. It is south of Quito and is about twice as tall as Mount St. Helens.

Spanish Summary:

Cotopaxi es un volcán activo muy alto en Ecuador. Está al sur de Quito y es dos veces más alto que el monte Santa Elena.