Canary Islands
CountrySpain
Area7,493 km2
Population2,200,000
TypeVolcanic
About Canary Islands
Named after dogs, not canaries. Teide is third tallest volcano from ocean floor. Silbo Gomero whistling language is UNESCO.
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