Where is Quito, you might ask?
Location: In a narrow Andean valley, on the lower slopes of the volcano Pichincha
Distance to equator: Less than 20 kilometers from the equator
Elevation: 9,350 ft (2,850 m) above sea level.
Quito is the capital of Ecuador, a country named after the equator. The equator is marked by a monument called La Mitad del Mundo, which translates to "the middle of the world". The monument is located about a short drive outside of Quito, and a yellow line on the walkway to the monument represents the equator. However, the monument is actually built several hundred feet south of the true equator.
Quito's moderate climate is due to its elevation, even though it's almost on the equator. The city is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its old Spanish buildings and cathedrals.
Distance to equator: Less than 20 kilometers from the equator
Elevation: 9,350 ft (2,850 m) above sea level.
Quito is the capital of Ecuador, a country named after the equator. The equator is marked by a monument called La Mitad del Mundo, which translates to "the middle of the world". The monument is located about a short drive outside of Quito, and a yellow line on the walkway to the monument represents the equator. However, the monument is actually built several hundred feet south of the true equator.
Quito's moderate climate is due to its elevation, even though it's almost on the equator. The city is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its old Spanish buildings and cathedrals.
