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Ecuador General Information

Language:Spanish
Electricity:110/120V AC 60Hz
International Direct Dialing Code:593
Driving:Driving is on the right. International Driving Permit required & owners registration document required
Currency:US Dollar (USD 1 = 100 Cents)
Business/Social Hints:Business is conducted in Spanish, some executives speak English. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, be reasonably punctual and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. It is advisable to ask for permission before taking photographs of local people and a gratuity may be requested
Public Holidays:2010
1 Jan New Year`s Day, 12 Feb Amazon and Galapagos Day, 27 Feb Civicism and National Unity Day, 2 Apr Good Friday, 1 May Labour Day, 24 May Battle of Pichincha, 10 Aug Independence Day, 9 Oct Guayaquil Independence Day, 2 Nov All Souls` Day, 3 Nov Cuenca Independence Day, 25 Dec Christmas Day, 31 Dec New Year`s Eve.

Note: Ecuador`s Carnival (in March/April), the Foundation of Guayaquil (usually in October), the Foundation of Cuenca (usually in November) and the Foundation of Quito (usually in December) are not official public holidays, but are widely observed. Other holidays, in addition to the above, may be marked locally.
Emergency Services:Police: 101. Fire: 102. Ambulance: 131. Emergency: 911
Clothing:Lightweights clothes and waterproof clothes for the coastal areas or Amazon region. Clothes for cool and warm weather for the Andean region and the higher altitudes