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    Galápagos Islands - Wikipedia

    The Galápagos Islands (Spanish: Islas Galápagos) are an archipelago of volcanic islands in the Eastern Pacific, located around the Equator 900 km (560 mi) 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 (2020). The … See more

    The Galápagos or Galapagos Islands are named for their giant tortoises, which were more plentiful at the time of their discovery. The Spanish word galápago derives from a pre-Roman Iberian word meaning " See more

    The islands are located in the eastern Pacific Ocean, 973 km (605 mi) off the west coast of South America. The majority of islands are also … See more

    Although the islands are located on the equator, the Humboldt Current brings cold water to them, causing frequent drizzles during most of the year. The weather is regularly influenced … See more

    Pre-Columbian era
    Whether Polynesians or the indigenous peoples of South America ever made it to the islands is disputed. Oceanic Pacific islands in the same … See more

    Volcanism has been continuous on the Galápagos Islands for at least 20 million years, and perhaps even longer. The mantle plume beneath the east-ward moving See more

    Terrestrial
    Most of the Galápagos is covered in semi-desert vegetation, including shrublands, grasslands, and dry forest. A few of the islands have high … See more

    The islands are administered as Ecuador's Galápagos Province, established by presidential decree on 18 February 1973 during the administration of Guillermo Rodríguez Lara. The province is divided into three cantons, each covering groups of islands. The … See more

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    Mar 1, 2020 · Learn how to plan your trip to the Galápagos Islands, a bucket-list destination with diverse wildlife and landscapes. Find out what to pack, how to get there, where to stay and what to see and do.

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    The Galapagos marine animals include more than 2,900 species, 25% percent of which are endemic, meaning that they are found nowhere else on Earth. Among the most notable species are the Galapagos penguins (the only penguin …

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    Oct 16, 2023 · Province: Galápagos. Capital: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Area: 3,090 sq mi (8,010 sq km). Population: ~ 35,000. Largest cities: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Puerto Ayora, Puerto Villamil, Puerto Velazco Ibarra.

  10. The Islands - Galápagos Conservancy

    Our Island-by-Island guide is the best resource for providing a wealth of information about each of the 13 major islands and 7 smaller islands that make up the Galápagos Archipelago. Click the links below the map to learn more.

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    Explore the volcanic islands of Galapagos with maps, satellite images, and Google Earth. Learn about the islands' geography, natural resources, hazards, and environmental issues.

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