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Bookmark or Share- Galápagos Islands - UNESCO World Heritage CentreThe Galapagos archipelago is located about 1,000 km from continental Ecuador and is composed of 127 islands, islets and rocks, of which 19 are large and 4are inhabited. 97% of the total emerged surface (7,665,100 ha) was declared National Park in 1959.
- Galapagos Islands | Location, Animals, & Facts | BritannicaGalapagos Islands, island group of the eastern Pacific Ocean, administratively a province of Ecuador. The islands became internationally famous as a result of their being visited in 1835 by Charles Darwin; their unusual fauna contributed to his groundbreaking theories on natural selection.
- First-timer's guide to the Galapagos Islands - Lonely PlanetWildlife wonderment wows visitors to the Galapagos Islands, but the archipelago has so much more to offer. Here's what you need to know before you go.
- Galápagos Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site - National GeographicThe Galápagos Islands are located 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) from the South American mainland but a world apart from anywhere else on Earth. The archipelago and its surrounding waters, located...
- The Ultimate Galápagos Islands Travel Guide - LeisureUpdated on June 27, 2023. Photo: DC_Colombia/Getty Images. The Galápagos Islands, located roughly 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, remained a closely guarded natural secret for millions of...
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