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Which country is named after a planetary feature of Earth, because it was first demarcated by scientists in that country?
Which country is named after a planetary feature of Earth, because it was first demarcated by scientists in that country?
Yes indeed, Ecuador. 
Oh yeah, equator was known for a while, its crossing marked by sailors frequently.
But Quito is where it was formally measured, demarcated, etc by a French team. Why the new country, not wanting to have another Columbus or Bolivar name, chose Ecuador.
But Quito is where it was formally measured, demarcated, etc by a French team. Why the new country, not wanting to have another Columbus or Bolivar name, chose Ecuador.
https://twitter.com/multimsgrbooms/status/1668984861502189568?s=19
For more, look up the French Geodesic mission to the equator.
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