The Earth’s equator passes through the land of 11 countries including the Republic of Ecuador. Spain colonized this South American country during the 16th century.

In 1820, Ecuador gained its independence from Spain and became part of Gran Colombia. In 1830, Ecuador became a sovereign state.

In 1998, Conservation International identified 17 countries that exhibit great biodiversity or megadiverse countries including Ecuador. The country includes the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific, an archipelago with many endemic plants and animals.

Ecuador is also home to many good-looking people. Here is the 2020 list of the 20 most handsome living men who are of Ecuadorian descent or citizens of the South American country:

#20 | Jaime Arellano

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#19 | Mario Fernando Perez

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#18 | Wiler Jair Choez Loor

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#17 | Leonardo Campana

#16 | Andrew Cajas

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#15 | Alex Paredes

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#14 | Henry Briceño

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#13 | Cristofer Ponton

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#12 | Michael Steger

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#11 | Miguel Unda

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#10 | Kevin Loor

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#9 | Sergio Morales

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#8 | Fabrizzio Ponce Miranda

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#7 | Sebastian Mora

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#6 | Roberto Manrique

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#5 | Nicolas Asanza

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#4 | Paul Jimenez

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#3 | Danilo Carrera

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#2 | Ricardo Hoyos

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#1 | Diego Tinoco