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Thousands of people protested against mass tourism in Spain's Canary Islands recently.

About Canary Islands

• The Canary Islands are an archipelago located off the northwest coast of Africa in the Macaronesia region of the North Atlantic Ocean.
• Even though they're closer to Africa than Europe, the Canary Islands are part of Spain.
• It is approximately 100 km from Morocco and southwest of Spain.
• It is Macaronesia’s largest and most populated archipelago. 
• Some of the largest islands in the archipelago are Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, and Tenerife.
• Capital: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
• Area: 7,447 sq.km.
• The Canary Islands were formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. 
• Teide Peak on Tenerife rises to 12,198 feet (3,718 metres), the highest point on Spanish soil. 
• The Canary Islands have a subtropical climate. Temperatures are warm and show little seasonal variation. 
• The islands’ location in the Atlantic Ocean and their proximity to four continents (Africa, Europe, and the Americas) make them a popular tourist destination.

Canary Islands FAQs

Q1: Where are the Canary Islands located?

Ans: North Atlantic Ocean

Q2: The Canary Islands are politically a part of which country?

Ans: Spain

Q3: Which is the highest point on Spanish soil, located in the Canary Islands?

Ans: Teide Peak

Source: REUT