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Bookmark or Share- 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 - WikipediaThe 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).
- Galápagos Islands - National Geographic SocietyThere are thirteen major islands and a handful of smaller islands that make up the Galápagos archipelago. The largest of the islands is called Isabela. It is approximately 129 kilometers (80 miles) long. Repeated volcanic eruptions helped to form the rugged mountain landscape of the Galápagos Islands.
- The Ultimate Galápagos Islands Travel Guide - LeisurePlanning a trip to the Galapagos Islands? Read on to find out when to visit, where to stay, what to do, and much more to ace your vacation.
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