278:- The topic of surfing in Ecuador probably is a valid subject for an article. However, this article is in no way, shape or form, the basis for such an article as it actually doesn't contain any content relevant to the topic aside from the lede. the bulk of the text has been copied from other wikipedia articles on the individual locations, and done so without attribution. None of the location text actually addresses the topic of surfing in Ecuador. Essentially, this article requires a complete rewrite and as such, deletion is appropriate especially with the attribution violations. --
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I have made some edits and think this is a fine outline for ecuador, there are neighbors of ecuador Chile & Peru that have very similar pages. Surfing in this part of South
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