
Steven
- Country: Ecuador
- D.O.B: June 24, 2010
- Age: 12
- Gender: Boy
Steven lives with his mother and father. Steven's mother is Sometimes Employed. Her occupation is Agriculture / Farmer. Steven's father is Sometimes Employed. His occupation is Agriculture / Farmer. Steven has 10 siblings living in the household. Steven helps with the following duties at home: Carries Water, Gathers Firewood, and Running Errands. Steven's favourite activities and interests include: Ball Games, Group Games, Hide and Seek, and Sports. Activities that Steven enjoys through the church are: Sunday School/Church. At the compassion centre Steven's favourite activities are: Listening to Bible Stories, Playing Sports, Singing Songs, and Snack / Meal Time. Steven attends school. He is in the equivalent of grade 1. Steven's favourite subjects are Art and Music. His performance in school is Average. Steven's family lives in the area of Pucachicta in Ecuador.
Straddling the equator, Ecuador is home to two Andes mountain ranges that split the country into three zones. The lowlands are hot and humid and the highlands temperate. To the east are tropical rain forests and river valleys.
The Ecuadorian population is more urban than rural, and mostly Indian or of mixed ancestry. Spanish is the official language, but many Indians speak Quechua, the language of the Incas, and practice traditional religions.
Spanish conquistador Pizarro invaded Ecuador in 1532 and soon controlled it. In 1830, the county won sole independence and is now one of the continent's more stable democracies. In 1972, oil exports began providing foreign exchange funds, which fueled inflation and widened the gap between rich and poor. With the decline of oil production, Ecuador has increased tourism and mining ventures. In the 1990s, governmental and social reforms were attempted but lacked popular support. A border dispute with Peru broke out into skirmishes in 1995; a cease-fire was signed, but tensions still remain.
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