Oceania

El Pahuma Orchid Reserve El Pahuma Orchid Reserve- A cloud forest reserve located one hour from Quito, field courses, projects and contact information. The Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands The Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands- Information about the Foundation, a scientific research organization. The Economist - Country Briefings: Ecuador The Economist - Country Briefings: Ecuador- News, comment and analysis focused on business and economics. Includes country profile, background material, surveys, currency converte… Radio Station World - Ecuador Radio Station World - Ecuador- List of broadcasters, TV and radio stations (local, national, international, shortwave and on the web), with links where available. ABYZ News Links - Ecuador ABYZ News Links - Ecuador- Links to national and local news media, including broadcast, internet, press agencies, newspapers and magazines. eTravelPhotos.com eTravelPhotos.com- Travel photos from Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Ecuador Travel Photo Gallery Ecuador Travel Photo Gallery- Daily-life and nature impressions of Ecuador and Galapagos by Dutch travel photographer Hans Hendriksen A Lovely World - Ecuador A Lovely World - Ecuador- Photos of Quito, Banos, Cuenca, Otavalo, Alausi and Ahuano University of Texas Libraries - Ecuador Maps University of Texas Libraries - Ecuador Maps- Country, city and thematic maps from the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas, along with links to maps … Andean Health & Development - SALUDESA Andean Health & Development - SALUDESA- A not for profit organization working to build self-sustaining primary healthcare systems in rural Ecuador and Latin America. Daniel Peñafiel Salazar MD Daniel Peñafiel Salazar MD- Plastic surgeon in Guayaquil World Health Organization (WHO) - Ecuador World Health Organization (WHO) - Ecuador- UN health agency provides news, information and statistics on the country's public health issues and services, professional health worke… BBC News - Country Profile: Ecuador BBC News - Country Profile: Ecuador- Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news. NationMaster - Ecuador NationMaster - Ecuador- Profile includes information for various aspects of the country, with a special emphasis on statistics and rankings. Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC) - Ecuador Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC) - Ecuador- Categorized link collection from the University of Texas. Wikipedia - Ecuador Wikipedia - Ecuador- Hyperlinked encyclopedia article covers the country's history, government and politics, geography, economy, demographics, language and culture. US Department of State - Ecuador US Department of State - Ecuador- Country portal offers a map and links to Background Notes, Country Study, the US embassy and the current ambassador, press releases, fact sheets,… CIA - The World Factbook: Ecuador CIA - The World Factbook: Ecuador- Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational is… Ecuador Introduction Ecuador Introduction- Information about the Ecuadorian history, culture and explorations. US Library of Congress - Country Study: Ecuador US Library of Congress - Country Study: Ecuador- 1989 country profile provides information about its historical setting, society and environment, economy, government and politics,… US Law Library of Congress - Ecuador US Law Library of Congress - Ecuador- Annotated compendium of online sources providing access to primary documents, legal commentary and general government information about speci… CIA - Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments: Ecuador CIA - Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments: Ecuador- List of government officials and their titles, updated weekly. Also includes the head of the central ban… ICL - Ecuador Index ICL - Ecuador Index- Complete copies and links to the country's Constitution, along with related background, history and events, provided by International Constitutional Law. Wikipedia - Politics of Ecuador Wikipedia - Politics of Ecuador- Database on national elections includes results of the last elections and links to parliaments and parties. Wikipedia - Alfredo Palacio Wikipedia - Alfredo Palacio- Hyperlinked encyclopedia article about the President of Ecuador. World Legal Information Institute - Republic of Ecuador World Legal Information Institute - Republic of Ecuador- Catalog and search facilities for over 500 databases from 55 countries including case-law, legislation, treaties, law refo… Academia Kolumbus Academia Kolumbus- Individual and group classes, internship mediation, wide culture program. Abraham Lincoln Center Abraham Lincoln Center- Founded 1957, it is a hub for Spanish and English classes. An internet cafe and language multi media offer the high tech you want. Amcham Amcham- Ecuadorian-American Chamber of Commerce. Its mission is to promote bilateral trade and investment. Offers information about their members, committees, local agenda, arbitr… Simon Brauer Simon Brauer- Photo gallery of this artist. Portrait, Advertising, Aerial, Panoramic and Documentary Sections. Lorena Cordero Photography Lorena Cordero Photography- Arte gallery and photos. Fine arts, portraits, and private collections. Minusfili Minusfili- Official site of the sculptor, painter and poet Kleber Velastegui of Ambato. Pintores de Tigua Pintores de Tigua- Indigenous Artists of Ecuador Galería Latina Quito Galería Latina Quito- Collection of arts and crafts of Latin America. World Weather Information Service - Colombia World Weather Information Service - Colombia- UN weather agency's month-by-month temperature and precipitation information by city. Weather Underground - Colombia Weather Underground - Colombia- Displays current conditions for all major cities on one page, with five-day forecast and more detailed information for each available. Sanctuary of Our Lady of Las Lajas Sanctuary of Our Lady of Las Lajas- History and photographs of the religious image and the gothic church built to house it. Milano Car Milano Car- Automobile rental. Company overview, vehicles and reservations. Avianca Avianca- Airline serving Latin America, Europe and the US. Includes corporate background, booking, flight schedules, and news. [English, Spanish] In Ministry to Children In Ministry to Children- Organization seeks to provide relief for children at risk through poverty, neglect or abuse in Colombia by food, residential and educational programs. Inc… Wikipedia: List of Colombians Wikipedia: List of Colombians- Notable people from Colombia. Global List of Women's Organizations - Colombia Global List of Women's Organizations - Colombia- Provides contact information for groups of women helping others. Yo Creo en Colombia Yo Creo en Colombia- Organization aims to empower Colombians to speak well about their country and act on its behalf. [English, Spanish] The Nature Conservancy in Colombia The Nature Conservancy in Colombia- Environmental information on the country, protected places, and related news. Malpelo Foundation Malpelo Foundation- Organization supporting biodiversity and the Mapelo Flora and Fauna Sanctuary. Includes information on the sanctuary, ecotourism and foundation programs. [Span… Birds of Colombia Birds of Colombia- Photos of native birds. Animal Info: Colombia Animal Info: Colombia- Includes information about threatened species and related environmental and social data. Cascadian Volcano Observatory: Colombia Volcanoes and Volcanics Cascadian Volcano Observatory: Colombia Volcanoes and Volcanics- General description, map, and history. Includes information on 1985 Nevado del Ruiz eruption that killed more than… Ecofondo Ecofondo- Environmental organization provides overview of projects and callenges. [Spanish, English] World Wildlife Fund Colombia World Wildlife Fund Colombia- Organization aims to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. Desc…