See Galapagos Islands. Climate Ecuador's climate varies according to the altitude. The Coastal Lowland and the Eastern Lowland are hot and humid. The tropical climate of the Galapagos Islands is cooled by the Peru Current. The climate is colder at higher altitudes.
Heavy rainfall occurs in the Eastern Lowland and also in the northern part of the Coastal Lowland.
The southern part of the Coastal Lowland receives a light rainfall. Light rain also falls in the Galapagos Islands. The country's service industries include communication and transportation, as well as finance, insurance, and real estate. Petroleum is Ecuador's chief export. Other major exports include bananas, cocoa, coffee, and shrimp.