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The equator slices east-west through Ecuador, while the Andes—-including Cotopaxi, the world’s highest active volcano—-run north-south. To the east, sparsely settled rainforests teem with 1,600 species of birds and 4,500 varieties of butterflies. Most Ecuadorians, however, live in central mountain towns or in plantations and ports along the western coast. The population is a mix of descendants from Spanish colonists, their African slaves and 14 indigenous peoples speaking more than 20 languages and dialects. This rich ethnic jumble is reflected in the juxtaposition of colonial architecture rising alongside outdoor markets filled with native crafts.