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Language Overview Spanish is the official language. Kichwa (also Quichua or Quechua) is widespread, especially in the Sierra. Chibcha and various other indigenous languages are also spoken, such as Awapit (language of the Awá), A’ingae (language of the Cofan), Achuar-Shiwiar (language of the Achuar and Shiwiar), Cha’palaachi (language of the Chachi), Tsa’fiki (language of the Tsáchila), Paicoca (language of the Siona and Secoya) and Wao Tededeo (language of the Waorani). Of these languages, Shuar, spoken in the southern Oriente, is…