Quito's country is Ecuador, a small nation located in South America. It is bordered by Colombia to the north, Peru to the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Ecuador is known for its diverse landscape, ranging from the Amazon rainforest to the Andes Mountains. It is also home to the Galapagos Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ecuador has a population of around 17 million people and its capital is Quito.