In short, it is essential to adopt measures to boost private investment, attract foreign investment to new sectors, and enable productive factors, especially the workforce, to have the flexibility to gravitate towards the most productive emerging sectors. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Trust funds financed several advisory and technical assistance services in areas such as combating malnutrition, inclusion of disabled persons and improving the efficiency of the social protection system. )the US dollar became Ecuador's currency in 2001, electrification - total population: 97% (2019)electrification - urban areas: 100% (2019)electrification - rural areas: 93% (2019), installed generating capacity: 9.354 million kW (2020 est. Moreover, research in Ecuador by the renowned naturalists Alexander . DeSantis won't say he's running. )services: 60.4% (2017 est. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. )spirits: 0.61 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est. The Yasuni National Park and Cuyabeno Reserve are some of the most special parts of the rainforest. )permanent pasture: 19.4% (2018 est. Data and research help us understand these challenges and set priorities, share knowledge of what works, and measure progress. ), number of registered air carriers: 7 (2020)inventory of registered aircraft operated by air carriers: 35annual passenger traffic on registered air carriers: 5,365,261 (2018)annual freight traffic on registered air carriers: 64.2 million (2018) mt-km, total: 104over 3,047 m: 42,438 to 3,047 m: 51,524 to 2,437 m: 18914 to 1,523 m: 26under 914 m: 51 (2021), total: 328914 to 1,523 m: 37under 914 m: 291 (2021), 485 km extra heavy crude, 123 km gas, 2,131 km oil, 1,526 km refined products (2017), total: 965 km (2022)narrow gauge: 965 km (2022) 1.067-m gaugenote: passenger service limited to certain sections of track, mostly for tourist trains, total: 43,950 km (2022)paved: 8,895 km (2022)unpaved: 35,055 km (2022), total: 145by type: container ship 1, general cargo 7, oil tanker 27, other 110 (2021), major seaport(s): Esmeraldas, Manta, Puerto Bolivarcontainer port(s) (TEUs): Guayaquil (2,163,151) (2021)river port(s): Guayaquil (Guayas), Ecuadorian Armed Forces: the Ecuadorian Army (Ejrcito Ecuatoriano), Ecuadorian Navy (Armada del Ecuador, Fuerza Naval del Ecuador, FNE; includes naval infantry, naval aviation, coast guard), Ecuadorian Air Force (Fuerza Aerea Ecuatoriana, FAE) (2022)note: the National Police of Ecuador (Polica Nacional del Ecuador) is under the Ministry of Government, 2% of GDP (2021 est. note: data are in current year dollars$22.401 billion (2020 est.) Some of the most amazing things to do include; The Galapagos Islands were discovered in the 16th century. This capital city of Ecuador is famed for the historic buildings and monuments standing in the city center. In late 2008, voters approved a new constitution, Ecuador's 20th since gaining independence. Ecuador took this to a different level in 2006 by becoming the first country to enshrine the rights of nature in its constitution. Some of the countrys top universities include; Universidad Tecnica Particular de Loja, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Pontificia, Universidad Catolica del Ecuador, and Universidad Politecnica Salesiana. These definitions lasted throughout the Cold War (approx. It has a unique ecosystem including a variety of bird species and wildlife. Between 2020 and 2021, this banana exporting nation generated the sum of $3,500,321,000 as its net export surplus from bananas. ), conventional long form: Republic of Ecuadorconventional short form: Ecuadorlocal long form: Republica del Ecuadorlocal short form: Ecuadoretymology: the country's position on the globe, straddling the Equator, accounts for its Spanish name, name: Quitogeographic coordinates: 0 13 S, 78 30 Wtime difference: UTC-5 (same time as Washington, DC, during Standard Time)time zone note: Ecuador has two time zones, including the Galapagos Islands (UTC-6)etymology: named after the Quitu, a Pre-Columbian indigenous people credited with founding the city; the name is also a combination of two Tsafiki words: quitso (meaning "center" or "half") + to or tu ("the world"); the combination roughly translates as "center of the world" and reflects the fact that native peoples recognized that at the two annual equinoxes, the overhead sun in that area (only about 20 km (12 mi) north of the equator) did not display any shade and thus must be in the middle of the world, 24 provinces (provincias, singular - provincia); Azuay, Bolivar, Canar, Carchi, Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, El Oro, Esmeraldas, Galapagos, Guayas, Imbabura, Loja, Los Rios, Manabi, Morona-Santiago, Napo, Orellana, Pastaza, Pichincha, Santa Elena, Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas, Sucumbios, Tungurahua, Zamora-Chinchipe, Independence Day (independence of Quito), 10 August (1809), history: many previous; latest approved 20 October 2008amendments: proposed by the president of the republic through a referendum, by public petition of at least 1% of registered voters, or by agreement of at least one-third membership of the National Assembly; passage requires two separate readings a year apart and approval by at least two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly, and approval by absolute majority in a referendum; amendments such as changes to the structure of the state, constraints on personal rights and guarantees, or constitutional amendment procedures are not allowed; amended 2011, 2015, 2018, civil law based on the Chilean civil code with modifications; traditional law in indigenous communities, has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; accepts ICCt jurisdiction, citizenship by birth: yescitizenship by descent only: yesdual citizenship recognized: noresidency requirement for naturalization: 3 years, 18-65 years of age; universal and compulsory; 16-18, over 65, and other eligible voters, voluntary, chief of state: President Guillermo LASSO Mendoza (since 24 May 2021); Vice President Alfredo Enrique BORRERO Vega (since 24 May 2021); the president is both chief of state and head of governmenthead of government: President Guillermo LASSO Mendoza (since 24 May 2021); Vice President Alfredo Enrique BORRERO Vega (since 24 May 2021)cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the presidentelections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 7 February 2021 with a runoff on 11 April 2021 (next to be held in February 2025)election results: 2021: Guillermo LASSO Mendoza elected president; first round election results: percent of vote - Andres ARAUZ (UNES) 32.72%, Guillermo LASSO Mendoza (CREO) 19.74%, Yaku PEREZ Guartambel (MUPP) 19.38%, Xavier HERVAS Mora (Independent) 15.68%, other 12.48%; second round election results: percent of vote - Guillermo LASSO Mendoza (CREO) 52.5%, Andres ARAUZ (UNES) 47.5%2017: Lenin MORENO Garces elected president in second round; percent of vote - Lenin MORENO Garces (Alianza PAIS Movement) 51.1%, Guillermo LASSO (CREO) 48.9%, description: unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (137 seats; 116 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, 15 members directly elected in a single nationwide constituency by proportional representation vote, and 6 directly elected in multi-seat constituencies for Ecuadorians living abroad by simple majority vote; members serve 4-year terms); note - all Assembly members have alternates from the same party who cast votes when a primary member is absent, resigns, or is removed from officeelections: last held on 7 February 2021 (next scheduled in February 2025)election results: percent of vote by party - UNES 32.21%, MUPP 16.81%, ID 11.98%, PSC 9.73%, CREO 9.65%, MC-PSE 3.76%, other 15.86%; seats by party - UNES 49, MUPP 27, ID 18, PSC 18, CREO 12, MC-PSE 2, independents 3, other 8; composition as of March 2022 - men 84, women 53, percent of women 38.7%; note - defections by members of National Assembly are commonplace, resulting in frequent changes in the numbers of seats held by the various parties, highest court(s): National Court of Justice or Corte Nacional de Justicia (consists of 21 judges, including the chief justice and organized into 5 specialized chambers); Constitutional Court or Corte Constitucional (consists of the court president and 8 judges)judge selection and term of office: candidates for the National Court of Justice evaluated and appointed justices by the Judicial Council, a 9-member independent body of law professionals; justices elected for 9-year, non-renewable terms, with one-third of the membership renewed every 3 years; candidates for the Constitutional Court evaluated and appointed judges by a 6-member independent body of law professionals; judges appointed for 4-year renewable termssubordinate courts: provincial courts (one for each province except Galapagos); fiscal, criminal, and administrative tribunals; Election Dispute Settlement Courts; cantonal courts, Avanza Party or AVANZA [Javier ORTI Torres]Central Democratic Movement or CD [Jimmy JAIRALA]Citizen Revolution Movement or MRC or RC5 [Rafael CORREA]Creating Opportunities Movement or CREO [Guillermo LASSO]Democratic Left or ID [Rodrigo BORJA Cevallos]Forward Ecuador Movement [Alvaro NOBOA]Pachakutik Plurinational Unity Movement or MUPP [Marlon Rene SANTI Gualinga]Patriotic Society Party or PSP [Lucio Edwin GUTIERREZ Borbua]Popular Democracy Movement or MPD [Luis VILLACIS]Social Christian Party or PSC [Jaime NEBOT Saadi]Socialist Party [Gustavo VALLEJO] Society United for More Action or SUMA [Guillermo CELI], CAN, CD, CELAC, FAO, G-11, G-77, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (national committees), ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), LAES, LAIA, Mercosur (associate), MIGA, MINUSTAH, NAM, OAS, OPANAL, OPCW, OPEC, Pacific Alliance (observer), PCA, PROSUR, SICA (observer), UN, UNAMID, UNASUR, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, Union Latina, UNISFA, UNMIL, UNMISS, UNOCI, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO, chief of mission: Ambassador Ivonne Leila Juez De A-BAKI (since 6 February 2020)chancery: 2535 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009telephone: [1] (202) 234-7200FAX: [1] (202) 333-2893email address and website: embassy@ecuador.orghttp://www.ecuador.org/consulate(s) general: Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New Haven (CT), New Orleans, New York, Newark (NJ), Phoenix, San Francisco, chief of mission: Ambassador Michael J. FITZPATRICK (since 3 July 2019)embassy: E12-170 Avenida Avigiras y Avenida Eloy Alfaro, Quitomailing address: 3420 Quito Place, Washington DC 20521-3420telephone: [593] (2) 398-5000email address and website: ACSQuito@state.govhttps://ec.usembassy.gov/consulate(s) general: Guayaquil, three horizontal bands of yellow (top, double width), blue, and red with the coat of arms superimposed at the center of the flag; the flag retains the three main colors of the banner of Gran Colombia, the South American republic that broke up in 1830; the yellow color represents sunshine, grain, and mineral wealth, blue the sky, sea, and rivers, and red the blood of patriots spilled in the struggle for freedom and justicenote: similar to the flag of Colombia, which is shorter and does not bear a coat of arms, Andean condor; national colors: yellow, blue, red, name: "Salve, Oh Patria!" )$11,400 (2019 est. Nations are commonly characterized based on their GDP, employment growth, GDP per capita, and unemployment rate. ), deforestation; soil erosion; desertification; water pollution; pollution from oil production wastes in ecologically sensitive areas of the Amazon Basin and Galapagos Islands, party to: Antarctic-Environmental Protection, Antarctic Treaty, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Climate Change-Paris Agreement, Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Nuclear Test Ban, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 2006, Wetlands, Whalingsigned, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements, particulate matter emissions: 14.91 micrograms per cubic meter (2016 est. ), $50.667 billion (2019 est. On April 11, voters elected President Guillermo Lasso Mendoza from a center-right alliance among the Creating Opportunities Movement and the Social Christian Party and selected members of the National Assembly in elections that observers deemed free and fair. note: data are in current year dollars$26.12 billion (2019 est.) Before dollarization in 2000, the official currency of Ecuador was Sucre. After that, parents have to incur the fees. In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, the World Bank is supporting the government to strengthen its public healthcare system, protect the most vulnerable population and create alternatives that enable the injection of liquidity and economic recovery. Manage Settings Nations are commonly characterized based on their GDP, employment growth, GDP per capita, and unemployment rate. The United Nations Member States Monaco, Nauru, North Korea, and Somalia are typically excluded from the Human Development Index. The health emergency caused by COVID-19 led to a deep recession that had a major impact on growing poverty levels in Ecuador. But that is not all. The indigenous town is popular for its amazing markets. Quick Fact: The Ecuadorian government still issues the Centavo coins since it is only the US dollar bills that are used in Ecuador. These operations cover the sectors of transportation, water and sanitation. Under this modernized definition, Third World countries are those that display economic, social, political, and environmental issues such as high poverty rates, economic instability, and lack of essential human resources compared to the rest of the world. The indigenous languages spoken in Ecuador are: The United States Dollar is the official currency of Ecuador. 70% of rural dwellers lived in poverty. The market dates from the pre-Colombian period and remains to be interesting and different. If youre hungry to know more, this article paints a clear picture thatd help you understand why Ecuador is categorized as a third-world country. )43.2% of GDP (2016 est. It has a wide variety of plants and animals. To drive economic growth, the government of Ecuador is gravitating toward private sector investment. Read about our approach to external linking. Third World countries were those neutral countries not aligned with either power. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. The meaning of "third world" has evolved considerably since it was first introduced more than half a century ago. The economy is poor and a big part of the population lives below the poverty line. A liberal supporter of the free market, Mr Lasso ended 14 years of centre-left rule when he won the 2021 presidential election, narrowly beating his socialist opponent Andes Arauz. Ecuador's minimum wage is US$366 per month in 2016. The "Second World" countries were the Communist Bloc countries, including the Soviet Union, China, and their allies. and education, as well as making the social protection and public health systems more effective. )consumption: 10,000 metric tons (2020 est. Find out what the Bank Group's branches are doing in Ecuador. The Third World The term Third World was originally coined in times of the Cold War to distinguish those nations that are neither aligned with the West (NATO) nor with the East, the Communist bloc. Even though the gap has reduced, there is still a significant gap between the rich and the poor. Otavalo Market is a popular attraction for many tourists. For a long time, the country has struggled with an unequal distribution of resources. 1822 - Ecuador becomes part of independent Gran Colombia, which also encompasses Colombia, Panama and Venezuela. Protests in Quito contributed to the mid-term ouster of three of Ecuador's last four democratically elected presidents. Although Ecuador is generally affordable, here are its cheapest cities. ), 6.43% (2021 est. Poor education is one of the causes of poverty and high crime rates. 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.). )major-language sample(s): La Libreta Informativa del Mundo, la fuente indispensable de informacin bsica. [2] Project to Modernize Sustainable Family Agriculture in Ecuador (P151963). )2.3% of GDP (2020 est. Ecuador' oil reserves are the third largest in Latin . 21 deaths in 1000 live births. )imports: 6 million kWh (2019 est. In this context, the government plan is to create opportunities for the Ecuadorian people by focusing on actions in five key areas: economic, social, comprehensive security, ecological and institutional transition. According to Forbes, Ecuador is among the cheapest countries to live in. Third world countries generally have lower results than first and second world countries those aspects. ), total: 28.8 yearsmale: 28 yearsfemale: 29.6 years (2020 est. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Trump lashes out at Murdoch over vote fraud case, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Daily walk prevents one in 10 early deaths - study, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses re-election bid, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Finland starts construction of Russia border fence. )imports: 10,000 metric tons (2020 est. Enhancing institutional and environmental sustainability. )note: excludes oil refining, agriculture: 26.1%industry: 18.4%services: 55.5% (2017 est. Under the new legislation, the Ecuadorean state will own 100% of oil and gas produced. The capital Quito is listed by Unesco as a World Heritage Site, The Galapagos Islands - home to blue-footed boobies and iguana - are an offshore territory of Ecuador. Source: https://hdr.undp.org/data-center/human-development-index#/indicies/HDI. Originally coined by French historian Alfred Sauvy in 1952*, "Third World" was part of the "three worlds" label system used to describe a country's political alliances. Pros And Cons Of Living In Rio Vista, CA. note: data are in current year dollars$25.89 billion (2019 est.) )proven reserves: 24 million metric tons (2019 est. ), 45.4% of GDP (2017 est. It also highlighted a number of structural weaknesses such as the lack of macroeconomic buffers, limited access to capital markets, a high rate of employment informality, an ill-prepared health system and marked disparities in access to public services. In 2020, the countrys infant mortality rate is 12. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Ecuador also needs to promote inclusive growth that can be sustained over the medium to long term. In October 2020, the government announced that it had granted over 44,000 humanitarian visas to migrants from Venezuela. )subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 13 (2020 est. The crisis widened the macroeconomic imbalances that the country had struggled to overcome since the middle of the last decade. CDC's Travelers' Health Web site contains detailed advice for health care providers. Some analysts have suggested the country is on the edge of becoming a narco-state. Read Also: Is Mexico a Third World Country? Countries that were politically neutral during the cold war were called the third world. In 2022, Ecuador was beset by rising gang violence linked to Mexican drug cartels, including shootings and car bombings. Traditionally a farming country, Ecuador's economy was transformed after the 1960s by the growth of industry and the discovery of oil. ), $29.325 billion (2021 est.) They may resort to child labour to generate more income. In some parts of Ecuador, crime is a major health concern. note: data are in current year dollars, United States 30%, China 13%, Panama 8%, Chile 7% (2019), crude petroleum, crustaceans, bananas, fish, refined petroleum (2019), $28.567 billion (2021 est.) Quito is a UNESCO World Heritage site, it is popular for its museums, old churches, and arts. Pros and Cons of Living in Adelaide, Living in Salem, Oregon (The Complete guide). Devils Nose was built in the 1900s. Its capital is Quito. Here are the 10 countries with the lowest human development indexes: Somalia - South Sudan - 0.385 Chad - 0.394 Niger - 0.4 Central African Republic - 0.404 Burundi - 0.426 Mali - 0.428 Mozambique - 0.446 Burkina Faso - 0.449 Yemen - 0.455 Third World Countries 2023 Show Sources Third World Countries 2023 Show Sources CSV JSON Overview In 2020, Ecuador was the number 65 economy in the world in terms of GDP (current US$), the number 67 in total exports, the number 79 in total imports, the number 107 economy in terms of GDP per capita (current US$) and the number 101 most complex economy according to the Economic Complexity Index (ECI).. Exports The top exports of Ecuador are Crude Petroleum ($4.94B), Bananas ($3.83B . The slow rate of development in third-world countries is sometimes attributable to political instability. )1 (2017 est. As of January 2021, Ecuador had 8.3 billion barrels of proved crude oil reserves. This document establishes. The term "First World" was first introduced by French demographer Alfred Sauvy in 1952* and used frequently throughout the Cold War.The term was originally used to describe mostly democratic/capitalist countries that were politically aligned with NATO and the United States.By comparison, "Second World" countries referred to mostly communist nations aligned politically with the Soviet Union. Ecuadors poverty rate in 2017 was 23.20 %. Secondary education is diverse. Were they to be included, all but Monaco would likely rank as developing or least-developed countries. Secondary education is divided into two cycles of three years. (We Salute You, Our Homeland)lyrics/music: Juan Leon MERA/Antonio NEUMANEnote: adopted 1948; Juan Leon MERA wrote the lyrics in 1865; only the chorus and second verse are sung, total World Heritage Sites: 5 (3 cultural, 2 natural)selected World Heritage Site locales: Historic Quito (c); Galpagos Islands (n); Historic Cuenca (c); Qhapaq an/Andean Road System (c); Sangay National Park (n), highly informal South American economy; USD currency user; major banana exporter; hard hit by COVID-19; macroeconomic fragility from oil dependency; successful debt restructuring; China funding budget deficits; social unrest hampering economic activity, $189.88 billion (2021 est. )industry: 32.9% (2017 est. You can easily find indigenous textiles and clothing in the town. )note: data are in 2017 dollars, 0.13% (2021 est. )wind: 0.2% of total installed capacity (2020 est. )imports of goods and services: -21.3% (2017 est. In 2000, half of the countrys population lived below the poverty line. What are the Biggest Problems Facing Ecuador? 1934 - Dr Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra is elected president. President Lasso declared a state of emergency in two regions and labelled such violent incidents "a declaration of open war". ), total subscriptions: 2,063,044 (2020)subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 12 (2020 est. The rural poverty rate, at 43 per cent in 2018 , is almost triple the urban rate (15,9). Here are some of them. Ecuador is among the worlds biggest exporters of bananas. As a result, hunger, crime, and mortality rates are higher in comparison. From July 2013 to June 2015, the World Bank portfolio included three operations (USD407.5million) requested by the sub-national governments of Manta, Quito and Guayaquil. By 1996, 20% of the countrys population earned half of all income. Mexico Among Third World Countries And Developing Nations. The country has high rates of poverty, a high infant mortality rate, poor prison conditions, and poor education levels. The country also produces potatoes, cassava, balsa wood, and plantains. Results The health emergency caused by COVID-19 led to a deep recession that had a major impact on growing poverty levels in Ecuador. Ecuador's high poverty and income inequality most affect indigenous, mixed race, and rural populations. ), municipal: 1.293 billion cubic meters (2017 est. Above-ground biomass in forest per hectare (2020) Absolute annual change in primary energy consumption (2021) Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution (2015) Adequacy of social insurance programs (2019) Adequacy of social safety net programs 1968 - Election returns Velasco to power. Ecuador becomes fully independent in 1830. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. The most common safety concerns in Ecuador are robbery and pickpocketing. Most of them are overcrowded and they have many cases of violence. The markets sell a wide variety of colourful bags, jewellery, ornaments, and table cloths. )investment in fixed capital: 24.3% (2017 est. Yes, it is. )expenditures: $38.08 billion (2017 est. Historically, the term third world meant non-alignment. Radio is a popular medium; there are hundreds of stations, some operating in indigenous languages. In Ecuador, there isnt much information on vocational training. In 2016, it was 23.90%. If you are curious about the classification of Ecuador, then keep reading to learn more. )other: 31.4% (2018 est. ), 3.142 million Guayaquil, 1.957 million QUITO (capital) (2023), at birth: 1.05 male(s)/female0-14 years: 1.04 male(s)/female15-24 years: 1.04 male(s)/female25-54 years: 0.96 male(s)/female55-64 years: 0.92 male(s)/female65 years and over: 0.78 male(s)/femaletotal population: 0.98 male(s)/female (2022 est. Ecuador is one of the least expensive countries in the world in which to live. Since then, they have attracted plenty of tourists. There was rapid growth and progress in health, education and housing. )crude oil and lease condensate imports: 0 bbl/day (2018 est. Some parts of the country can be very unsafe. In the countrys capital, it isnt uncommon to see children selling water and fruit. The San Francisco Church is the citys main attraction. )geothermal: 0% of total installed capacity (2020 est. )from coal and metallurgical coke: 45,000 metric tonnes of CO2 (2019 est. The middle-income republic has a developing economy that is dependent on agricultural and petroleum products. )carbon dioxide emissions: 41.15 megatons (2016 est. It is a perfect gem with lots of attractions and wonderful people. In 2016, the Bank approved another operation for the Ibarra government[1] (USD52.5million). It is a biodiverse country with entertainment opportunities for everyone. Everything from the price of real estate and . However, since some non-aligned nations like Switzerland and Austria are developed, the conventional meaning of the term is said to be outdated and demeaning. The countrys public education has been expanded to improve universal literacy. Life is a box of adventure, 2022 A Box of Adventure. )tide and wave: 0% of total installed capacity (2020 est. We face big challenges to help the worlds poorest people and ensure that everyone sees benefits from economic growth. Here are the 10 countries with the lowest human development indexes: Least Developed Countries - United Nations, UN Human Development Data - United Nations, List of Least Developed Countries - 2021-02 - United Nations, Countries of the Third World - NationsOnline. They were majorly countries in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Asia, and some European countries like Switzerland, Finland, and Austria. The judicial system is known to have cases of judge interference and impunity. Yes, it is. Read Also: Is Jamaica a Third World Country? Make sure to visit any of these sites when youre in Ecuador. Quito is Ecuadors capital. According to the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS), the infant mortality rate in Ecuador was ranked 45 out of 84 in 2018. This wildlife is conserved in a range of reserves like the Cuyabeno reserve, Glapagos National Park, and Yasuni National Park. There are approximately 1.5 teachers for about 63 pupils. It is a beautiful city filled with colonial architecture and monuments. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. )exports of goods and services: 20.8% (2017 est. In the next 30 years, he will be elected president five times and overthrown four times. In the next 30 years, he will be elected president five times and overthrown four times. The government is stable. 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