Tenerife
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Area
2K km²
Coordinates
28.2916, -16.6291
Category
islands
Overview
The largest Canary Island, crowned by Spain's highest peak, the volcano Teide.
About
Tenerife is the largest and most-populous island of the Canary Islands, an autonomous community of Spain, located in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwestern coast of Africa. With an area of 2,034.38 km2 (785.48 sq mi) and a population of 972,018 in 2026, it is the largest island in Macaronesia, and the most populous island in both Macaronesia and Spain. Tenerife is dominated by Teide, a volcanic peak that is the highest mountain in Spain and the highest point in the Atlantic islands.
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