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2011 Copa America: Ecuadorian National Team Profile And History
Led by President Rafael Correa, Ecuador is one of only two nations that doesn't have a border with Brazil in South America. The country, which sits in between Peru and Colombia, is also one of the 17 'megadiverse' countries in the world- all due to its different species of flora and fauna.
But once again, the main topic in the streets go back to the sport that captivates their majority of medium-income citizens: football. The capital of Ecuador, Quito is a World Heritage Site after being declared as such by UNESCO back in the 1970s.
One of the unique aspects of this city is that it's one of the best kept historical site in South America. Quito is also known as 'Carita de Deos' (The Face of God), which comes from it's majestic religious architecture and structures in a fantastic Andes landscape.