Quito

and am reminded of the architectural gems of Roman Catholic churches lined up on the streets Quito such as La Basilica. I walk through Washington Square Park, an oasis over the hustle and bustle of traffic in Manhattan, and am reminded of Parque Carolina in Quito, a complete escape from the noise of taxis and cars that take over the streets. The subway system of Manhattan reminds me of the bus system in Quito or even the bus system in Austin—that if one does not know what they are doing, they…

In conclusion one can say that of course both school types do have their own advantages and disadvantages but I think that the points for the private school outweigh because the private schools are in the position to buy materials which the school needs and the students can enjoy a good education without any interruptions. 2.4 Problems and costs for the schools and the people in Ecuador In Ecuador, there is a huge gap between the rich and the poor. This gap grew clearly between the 1999…

Ecuador was the first country in Latin America to recover democracy in 1978, however, its history has been characterized by political instability. In Ecuador, from 1996 to 2006, witnessed the oath of nine Presidents and none Government by the presidential term of four years laid down in the Constitution. This sequence of overthrow and shots of control began in February 1997 when the then President Abdalá Bucaram, after a popular uprising, was dismissed by Congress "to govern mental disability";…

In todays ever connected and forever growing society, it has become more socially acceptable for groups of people to be divided by the state of their bank account. Not only is this an issue in the developed world, but also it has a large influence on the developing world. I noticed this on my trip to Ecuador with my school in which I spend a month in both urban society and rural society. The wide range of economic disparity demonstrated through the difference in living conditions was a clear…

outsiders, as was the case with Guayaquil and Quito. While neither was specifically designed from the ground up, both were adapted to fit roles Ecuador needed to attract foreign investors and tourists. Guayaquil was presented as a “modern, urban” city with multi-lingual, business-savvy people, and the ability to travel to, through and from Guayaquil was advertised by the social elites who largely profited from a growth in commerce and industry. Conversely, Quito never developed into the planned,…

clothing that is appropriate for hot weather. The majority of the clothing that they wear is white or made of very bright colors. They tend to avoid dark colors to ensure the coolest temperature possible. On Ecuadorian holidays, such as The Foundation of Quito Day, on December 6th, these people wear airy dresses and bright shirts. In Ecuador the temperature and amount of precipitation affects the sports that the people there play. Because it is so hot, most of the sports…

To start off with the Incans achieved many goals.They made stone blocks,and building that could withstand earthquakes.Next,the Incans built a bridge over the Apurimac River ,and planted crops up to 15,000 feet high.Also they had 40,000 kilometer of roads,and built a large city called Macu Picchu.They had 100 different ethnic groups at their prime.Finally they had a calendar for example,Ayrunua,Lnti Raymi,and Chahua-huarquiz months. The Incans had a odd history.First they flourished between…

sparked a long period of conflict between native tribes and the Incas. Under Pachacuti, the Incas began the conquest of Ecuador in the 15th century. Other notable tribes during this period include the Shyris and Caras who made up the Kingdom of Quito, now the present-day capital of Ecuador. These peoples were militarily weak, and were eventually conquered by the Incas. However, there legacy still continues through the capital city of Ecuador. The next major time period was the Spanish…

Paul Rand and Ivan Chermayeff, two very influential graphic designers, created some of the most notable logos for many corporations. While Chermayeff produced work in the modern art era, Rand played a significant role in shaping visual culture in America after World War II. The work of both Rand and Chermayeff changed the meaning of logo design and influenced the philosophy of future commercial art. Paul Rand, born on August 15, 1914 as Peretz Rosenbaum in Brooklyn, New York, discovered the…

capital is Havana, Colombia and its capital is Bogota, Paraguay and its capital is Asuncion, Mexico and its capital is Mexico City, Nicaragua and its capital is Managua, Dominican Republic and its capital is Santo Domingo, Ecuador and its capital is Quito, Chile and its capital is Santiago, Guatemala and its capital is Guatemala City, Costa Rico and its capital San Jose, Puerto Rico and its capital is San Jose, Peru and its capital is Lima, and Argentina and its capital is Buenos…