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South America Today: Ecuador's Agriculture and Crafts

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The majority of Ecuador's people earn their living from farms and small, home-based arts and crafts shops that make things like wood carvings and bread dough dolls.
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Bridging Gaps: Ecuador

Bridging Gaps: Ecuador (4:38)

Watch this video to learn more about travel in Ecuador and its prominent rail industry.

Sketches of the World: Ecuador

Sketches of the World: Ecuador (1:35)

Many locals in Ecuador turn to faith healers, or shamans, to heal their illnesses, just as their ancestors have done for centuries.

Basic Necessity: Ecuador

Basic Necessity: Ecuador (1:40)

Guinea pig roasted with potatoes is a favorite dish in Ecuador, along with sweets and desserts. Sugar cane is plentiful and used in a variety of dishes.

Countries and Cultures of the Andes: Ecuador

Countries and Cultures of the Andes: Ecuador (18:58)

Marcus, the teenage narrator of this program, whose Incan ancestors once inhabited the land of Ecuador, takes us on a journey through the country. He introduces us to its people and their varied cultural backgrounds.

South America Today: Ecuador

South America Today: Ecuador (21:40)

This program offers a glimpse of Ecuador's diverse culture and history. Viewers will learn how ancient customs and traditions are still able to exist in modern Ecuadorian society.

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South America Today: The Galapagos Islands

South America Today: The Galapagos Islands (2:04)

The Galapagos Islands, which are located over 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, are home to a vast variety of unique animal species. Charles Darwin was inspired to write about his theory of evolution after a visit to the islands.

South America Today: Transportation in Ecuador

South America Today: Transportation in Ecuador (2:16)

Ecuadorians solved the transportation difficulty between the Sierra and the Costa by building a railroad between Ibarra, in the Sierra, and Guayaquil, in the Costa.

South America Today: Ecuador's Agriculture and Crafts

South America Today: Ecuador's Agriculture and Crafts (2:04)

The majority of Ecuador's people earn their living from farms and small, home-based arts and crafts shops that make things like wood carvings and bread dough dolls.

South America Today: Ecuadorian Cottage Industries

South America Today: Ecuadorian Cottage Industries (2:30)

Though agriculture is the basis for Ecuador's economy, cottage industries, such as rug making, allow people like the Otovalo Indians to earn a respectable living.

South America Today: History and Culture of Ecuador

South America Today: History and Culture of Ecuador (2:53)

Ecuador was once conquered by Spain, but later gained its independence. The country has gone through many volatile changes, but today the government is stable.

South America Today: Ecuador's Indigenous Peoples

South America Today: Ecuador's Indigenous Peoples (2:15)

Most of Ecuador's population is made up of Native Indian groups or those who are the descendants of Native Indians groups. A few tribes live traditional lifestyles, but the modern world is steadily encroaching on their lives.

South America Today: Ecuador's Geography and Regions

South America Today: Ecuador's Geography and Regions (2:35)

Ecuador is divided into the following four regions: the Costa, the Sierra, the Oriente and the Galapagos Islands. The Andes Mountains, which make up the Sierra region, run between the Costa and the Oriente.

South America Today: Ecuador's Economy

South America Today: Ecuador's Economy (1:04)

Though Ecuador's income has been boosted by petroleum exports, agriculture remains the primary basis for its economy.

South America Today: Physical Features of Ecuador

South America Today: Physical Features of Ecuador (2:11)

Ecuador lies on and is named for the Equator. Ecuador's climate ranges from desert to jungle and directly affects people's lives and the country's economy.

South American Geography: Ecuador

South American Geography: Ecuador (2:20)

The Galapagos Islands house species of animals that exist nowhere else in the world. The site has been protected as a wildlife sanctuary since 1935.