Ecuador

Ecuador, though small in size, is a biodiversity giant—packing more species per square kilometer than any other country. Its four distinct regions (Amazon, Andes, Coast, Galápagos) host 1,600+ bird species, 4,000+ orchids, and unique wildlife like Galápagos tortoises and spectacled bears. The Yasuní National Park, arguably Earth’s most biodiverse place, has more tree species in one hectare than all of North America. Despite oil and agricultural pressures, Ecuador pioneers conservation with eco-tourism and constitutional "Rights of Nature," balancing ecology and economy.