Fun facts about Galápagos Islands
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The Galápagos Islands are named for their giant tortoises, with the Spanish word 'galápago' meaning 'turtle'.
Galápagos Islands
Ecuador
The Galápagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands in the Eastern Pacific, located around the equator, 485 nautical miles west of the mainland of South America. They form the Galápagos Province of the Republic of Ecuador, with a population of slightly over 33,000 in 2020.
From the “Names” section
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The Galápagos Archipelago is characterized by numerous contemporaneous volcanoes, some with plume magma sources.
Galápagos Islands
Ecuador
The Galápagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands in the Eastern Pacific, located around the equator, 485 nautical miles west of the mainland of South America. They form the Galápagos Province of the Republic of Ecuador, with a population of slightly over 33,000 in 2020.
From the “Geology” section
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The islands are located 973 km off the west coast of South America, straddling the equator.
Galápagos Islands
Ecuador
The Galápagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands in the Eastern Pacific, located around the equator, 485 nautical miles west of the mainland of South America. They form the Galápagos Province of the Republic of Ecuador, with a population of slightly over 33,000 in 2020.
From the “Physical geography” section
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The Humboldt Current brings cold water to the Galápagos Islands, causing frequent drizzles throughout the year.
Galápagos Islands
Ecuador
The Galápagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands in the Eastern Pacific, located around the equator, 485 nautical miles west of the mainland of South America. They form the Galápagos Province of the Republic of Ecuador, with a population of slightly over 33,000 in 2020.
From the “Climate” section
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