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The islands
Areas
Island descriptions
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The Islands The Galapagos Islands are located on the equator about 870 km (600 miles) west of mainland Ecuador. The Galapagos archipelgao is made up of 13 main islands, six smaller islands, tiny islets, and named and unnamed rocks. They are of volcanic origin and cover a land area of 8,000 sq.km (3,090 sq. miles). The main islands are: Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, Genovesa. Santa Fe, Marchena, Pinta, Rabida & Pinzon. Islands visited by tourists included: Fernandina, Isabela, Genovesa, Rabida, Santiago, Bartolome, Sombrero Chino, North Seymour, Baltra, South Plazas, Floreana, Española, Santa Fe and San Cristobal.
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