Hello! Can you give me some basic background information on Ecuador? 
 Hello, Here is a fun fact. The oldest observatory in South America is located there. 
 That's pretty cool. Are there any other scientific studies or research facilities there? 
 There is not much information on studies, but their observatory is a member of the Virtual Telescope System which allows for world wide streaming and their volcanoes are carefully watch by geophysics Institute as they are considered part of the Ring of Fire 
 So Ecuador streams images from their telescope worldwide? Interesting! What can you tell me about their military? 
 Sure, early in the country's history Ecuador's military was very influential and thus under the control of General Juan Jose Flores, its first president of Venezuelan origin. 
 Have there been any special battles or wars fought by Ecuador's military there? 
 There is no full specifics on battles, but I do know that the military tradition stared in Gran Colombia, where their army had a sizable number of troops due to border disputes with Peru, which claimed Ecuador territories when it was a Spanish vice royalty. 
 I see. Do you have any information on the different branches of military there? 
 Yes, Ecuadorian Armed forces have the following branches: the Army, the Air Force and the Navy. 
 Yep, that's what I was looking for, thank you! I appreciate your help today. 
 You are welcome. Goodbye.
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