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[[Association football|football]] is the most popular sport in the UK as well as Ecuador. Notable Ecuadorian expatriate footballers in the United Kingdom include [[Antonio Valencia]] (a winger currently with [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]]). [[Lawrie Sanchez]], the manager of [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]], was born in London to an Ecuadorian father and a Northern Irish mother. |
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Revision as of 20:05, 5 August 2009
| Regions with significant populations | |
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| London and South East England | |
| Languages | |
| British English, Spanish, Spanglish and Other Languages of Ecuador | |
| Religion | |
| Roman Catholic, Protestantism, Mormon | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Ecuadorian people • Latin American Briton • Mestizo • Amerindian • Mulatto • Spanish Briton • Hispanic • Latino |
Ecuadorians in the United Kingdom include people of Ecuadorian ancestry living in the United Kingdom, who have be born and/ or raised in the UK. They can be either British citizens or non-citizen immigrants.
Background
The first Ecuadorians began arriving in the United Kingdom in the late 1900s, with the majority of them being political refugees fleeing from political persecution and military dictatorships, like many of the other Latin American Communities. The majority of Ecuadorians have had to learn English after migrating to the UK, as the vast majority of them speak only Spanish or other indigenous languages of Ecuador. The Hispanic and Ecuadorian culture has had a major impact in London, where hundreds of Hispanic stores and stalls can be found in markets, streets and shopping centres across the city. People can purchase exotic fruits, foods, clothing and other Hispanic products in such places as Brixton Market, Seven Sister Markets, and shopping centres in Elephant and Castle and Peckham Rye, where Latin American culture dominates the retail scene.[2]
Demographics
Population and distribution
The 2001 Census recorded 3,035 Ecuadorian-born people living in the UK.[1] Despite this, recent estimates vary with The Independent putting the figure at around 10,000.[3] Several other sources estimate the population including British-born people of Ecuadorian origin to be higher. NGO representatives and community members believe it is in the range of 30,000 and 75,000, whilst the Ecuadorian Consulate in London states around 70,000.[4] Latin American author Sofia Buchuck estimates between 70,000 and 90,000.[2] The overwhealming majority of Ecuadorians in the UK can be found in London, with the Ecuadorian Consulate estimating that 80-90 per cent live in the capital.[4] Lambeth and Southwark are the most populous boroughs within Greater London.[4]
Ethnicity and religion
The majority of Ecuadorian British people are mestizos of Andean origin. It is a predominantly Christian community, and is served by over 20 Latin American churches in London (with more across the UK). Comunidad Cristiana de Londres has over 5,000 largely Ecuadorian members.[4]
Community
Culture
The cultural capital of Ecuadorians in the UK is Elephant and Castle in London where the areas main shopping centre has many Ecuadorian stalls and shops that sell Ecuadorian produce and craft work. In the same district, Ecuadorian-owned hairdressers, money transfer and community centres, clothing importers and music stores can be found. Alongside Elephant and Castle, a significant number of Ecuadorian restaurants can be found in London, most notably in Seven Sisters and on Holloway Road. The Carnaval del Pueblo, which is Europe's largest celebration of Latin American culture, has a significant input from the Ecuadorian community.[4]
Sport
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football is the most popular sport in the UK as well as Ecuador. Notable Ecuadorian expatriate footballers in the United Kingdom include Antonio Valencia (a winger currently with Manchester United). Lawrie Sanchez, the manager of Fulham, was born in London to an Ecuadorian father and a Northern Irish mother.
See also
External links
References
- ^ a b "Country-of-birth database". Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- ^ a b Sofia Buchuck. "Crossing borders: Latin American exiles in London". untoldLondon. Retrieved 2008-04-12.
- ^ Brown, Jonathan (2006-06-22). "The little corner of London that's forever Ecuador". The Independent. Retrieved 2009-01-10.
- ^ a b c d e James, Malcolm (November 2005). "Ecuadorian identity, community and multi-cultural integration" (PDF). Runnymede Trust. Retrieved 2009-02-25.