Current weather conditions in Ecuador.
Augusta University Library Resources:
Global Etiquette Guide to Mexico and Latin America (see chapter 4)
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Ecuador - Culture Smart!
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Squeezed between Colombia in the north and Peru in the south, Ecuador is named for its location on the Equator and has a landscape so varied that it has been described as a microcosm of every microclimate found in South America. This diversity makes it a magnet for tourists, mountain trekkers, volunteers, and increasing numbers of US retirees looking for a warm, culturally interesting, economical, and safe place to spend much of their time. The country is booming, thanks to high oil prices and investment in tourism, and a massive infrastructure program and the poverty-reduction measures launched by President Rafael Correa have endeared him to the poorest in society. Ecuador's multiethnic population reflects a unique blend of cultures, from traditionally dressed mountain peoples, whose ancestors inhabited their highland villages before the arrival of the Incas, to the Afro-Ecuadorians of Esmeraldas and the Chota Valley and the tribal peoples of the Amazonian rainforest. The Ecuadorians are proud, friendly, hospitable, and hardworking, but to know them well the foreign visitor needs to understand the complex historical divisions between the highlands and the coast, and the rigid class and racial hierarchy that has shaped the country's history. Culture Smart! Ecuador takes you beyond the usual descriptions of where to go and what to see, and gives you an insider's view of the people, their history, their food, and their culture. Special sections are designed to help food lovers get the most out of the menu, assist business travelers to gain an edge on the competition, and show expats, volunteers, and visitors how to meet and get on well with the Ecuadorians, who are as diverse and varied as the country's amazing geography.
More books in both Greenblatt and Reese Library can be located in the Library Catalog.
Security and travel warnings from the Bureau of Consular Affairs and the U.S. Department of State. Includes contact information for the U.S. Embassy in Quito.
Look at the political climate in Ecuador, and U.S. relations with Ecuador from the U.S. Department of State.
Information that can be found on this page includes:
View Travel Health Notices for any disease outbreaks, special events, gatherings, natural disasters, or other conditions that may affect your travel and health.
A introduction to the history and culture in Ecuador is provided by Frommer's here or Salem Press Encyclopedia here.
Language Resources:
Quick Spanish to English or English to Spanish translations are available form the Oxford Spanish Dicationary at WordReference and from Google Translate. Keep in mind that translation tools are not always completely accurate and words can have multiple meanings.
Spanish Medical Terminology:
Medical Spanish for Healthcare Providers
This site is presented as a free medical Spanish immersion, with vocabulary including greetings, history, examination, and everyday speech, all with translation and audio. It is designed to be helpful for a variety of medical personnel. In addition to introducing Spanish medical terms, this site will hopefully improve fluency and even cultural competency.
Ecuador: Worlds Together (25:01): provides an overview of one of South America's most diverse countries