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Question by  SirChristopher (7)

Is Quito in Equador?

If not, where is it?

 
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Answer by  monkeyz (3150)

Yes, Quito is a city in Ecuador. It is actually the capital of Ecuador, and has basically been the capital for over a thousand years. Long ago it was inhabited by the Quitu Tribe who were overtaken by the Caras Tribe. At that time, in the year 980, the Kingdom of Quito was founded.

 
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Answer by  shelsher (160)

San Francisco de Quito, or Quito for short, is the capital of Ecuador and home to 1.4 million people. Quito is situated 2850 meters above the sea level by the river Guayllabamas covering an area of about 290 kmĀ².

 
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