Canary Islands
The Canary Islands or Canaries are an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean and the southernmost autonomous community of Spain, located about 100 kilometres off the northwest coast of Africa.- Island
- …has about 2,130,000 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 640 metres (2,110 feet)
- Also known as“Canaries”“Fortunate Isles”“Guanche Republic”“The Canaries”
Places of Interest Nearby
Discover Centro Locero de La Atalaya and Ermita de la Concepción.
Centro Locero de La Atalaya
Centro Locero de La Atalaya is a museum.
Old town of Santa Brígida
Old town of Santa Brígida is a protected area.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Eastern Gran Canaria and Telde.
Eastern Gran Canaria
The eastern part of Gran Canaria is the economically most important part of the island.
Canary Islands
- Category: landform
- Location
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Latitude
28° north
Longitude
-15.5° or 15° 30′ west
Open location code
7CW62G22+22
GeoNames ID
Satellite Map
See this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Danish to Swedish—“Canary Islands” goes by many names.
Kanariske ØerDanish
Canarische EilandenDutch
Kanariaj InsulojEsperanto
KanariansaaretFinnish
Isole CanarieItalian
KanariøyeneNorwegian
KanarieholmarnaSwedish
KanarieöarnaSwedish
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Las Casillas and Tenteniguada.
Notable Places Nearby
Discover Casa Museo del Vino and Plaza de Leon y Castillo.
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Canary Islands: Highlights
Learn more about Las Palmas and La Palma.
