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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.
- The Ultimate Galápagos Islands Travel Guide - LeisureCentral & South America. The Ultimate Galápagos Islands Travel Guide. Discover the islands that inspired Charles Darwin. By. Stacey Leasca. Updated on June 27, 2023. Photo: DC_Colombia/Getty...
- 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 PlanetMar 1, 2020 • 5 min read. Planning is paramount before a booking a trip to the Galapagos Islands © Jesse Kraft / Getty Images. Wildlife is sure to wow visitors to the Galápagos Islands, but the archipelago has so much more to offer. Before a journey to this bucket-list destination, proper planning is paramount.
- Galápagos Islands - National Geographic SocietyThe Galápagos Islands are a chain of islands, or archipelago, in the eastern Pacific Ocean. They are part of the country of Ecuador, in South America. The Galápagos lie about 966 kilometers (600 miles) off of the Ecuadorian coast. There are thirteen major islands and a handful of smaller islands that make up the Galápagos archipelago.
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