<h2><u><em>Mitad del Mundo means "The Equator". Even though the equator runs through many cities around the world, Quito has become famous for it. Mitad de Mundo consists of one dominant monument.</em></u></h2><h2><u><em /></u></h2><h2><u><em /></u></h2><h2><u><em>Hope this helps.</em></u></h2>