A conic map is the best bc it has very little distortion and straight latitude and longitude lines
The Southern Indian Ocean I think
In Ecuador, Europeans control most of the the wealth.
Land value can mean very different thinks but it terms of this context they are talking about its worth. they are not gonna stack concrete building on a good piece of land that can be used for farming. Due to the fact that it is a urban area they make Ignore a golf course or some type of nature reserve so the land isn't harmed but instead put to good use.