Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. It also includes the Galápagos Province which contains the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about 1,000 kilometers west of the mainland. The country's capital is Quito and its largest city is Guayaquil.
Ecuador gains its independence from Gran Colombia.
On May 13, in the year 1830, Ecuador gains its independence from Gran Colombia. This event is recorded as a Historical Events event in the history of May 13, a notable event in this corner of history.
Key Facts
- This event took place on May 13, 1830 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Historical Events event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- The event is associated with a specific geographical location (see map below).
- Wikipedia source last updated on 10 May 2026.
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