Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in the continent of South America. The country is located in the North Western part of South America bordering Colombia on the North and Peru on the East and South. In the western part of Ecuador lie the vast expanses of the Pacific Ocean. Ecuador is a country of major tourist and historical attractions. This land was a once the seat of the mighty Inca Empire. The Quechua Indians ruled over present Ecuador during the 14 and 15 century. Apart from that Ecuador has been categorized as one of the 17 mega diverse zones in the world due to the presence of the presence of the tropical rain forests in this region. The eastern part of the country that forms a part of the Amazon basin is one of the most richly bio diverse spots. This regions combines together to form the worlds largest remaining tropical rain forest and the source of worlds one thirds fresh water. The rain forest of Ecuador is also home to numerous unique species. This tropical rain forest covers only 7 % of the earth’s surface but holds more than 50 % of the world’s biodiversity.         

orth eastern to the southern part from the country. The rain forests cover more than half of the total surface area of the country. The rain forests of Ecuador lie mostly in the mountainous belts. This feature of the forests uniquely supports the huge bio diversity of organisms and different species. The environments are also extremely different in terms of the soil, climate and elevation creating hundreds of micro climates each with their individual plant and animal kingdoms. The Amazon basin is also an important geographic feature of the tropical rain forests in Ecuador. It contributes to the hot, humid and rainy climate of the Rain forests. The rain forest may seem to be an endless expanse of the green and humid wilderness. However, upon careful observation one may find a surprising eco system that is diverse in each and every aspect.